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Outpatient Network Endoscopy

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 07:47

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for "Outpatient Network Endoscopy" services. The contract is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It spans from 8th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £69,020. The procurement focuses on medical hospital services, specifically to provide consultants who can address a backlog in endoscopy procedures. The procurement method was limited, without a prior call for competition, and forms part of a broader competitive process. The hospital is located in King's Lynn, United Kingdom (UKH16 region), ensuring accessibility for local healthcare providers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in medical services, particularly those specialising in endoscopy and allied health services. Companies such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in delivering cost-effective health solutions swiftly could benefit significantly. Engaging with contracts like this can lead to business growth, especially those entities capable of enhancing service efficiency and patient throughput. As the tender has been definitively awarded to OUTPATIENT NETWORK LIMITED, businesses looking to compete in future hospital-based service tenders should focus on showcasing expertise, meeting timescales, and addressing cost considerations to remain competitive in the healthcare service industry.

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Notice Title

Outpatient Network Endoscopy

Notice Description

Provision of consultants to deliver endoscopy activity to clear backlog of 576 patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Insourcing services to deliver endoscopy activity for 576 patients currently near breach of RTT standards.

This is confirmation of the intention to award under the competitive process.

The contract runs from 06/08/2025 to 31/03/2026, with a value of PS228820.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 5th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047112-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTPATIENT NETWORK

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