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Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB) has completed the award stage of a contract for the provision of consultant-led, elective care services in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and utilised the Direct Award B process, which does not require a prior call for competition. Acting on behalf of SSOT ICB, the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit facilitated the procurement. The contract, active from 1st July 2025 until 31st March 2027, is valued at £748,021, covering outpatient care services in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire (regions UKG23 and UKG24).

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale healthcare providers, especially those able to deliver patient choice-driven services, as demonstrated by the successful award to Medefer Limited. Firms specialising in outpatient care and with accreditation in quality service delivery in line with ICB standards can particularly benefit. Engaging in such specialised contracts can bolster a business's portfolio, enhance service offerings, and ensure alignment with evolving health service procurement regulations in the UK. The contract's focus on elective, consultant-led care services encourages providers with expertise in managing and delivering such services to leverage their capabilities for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology

Notice Description

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB followed the Direct Award B process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, with CPV Code 85112200-9 (Outpatient care services).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for Direct Award B Process for the Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology for Staffordshire and Stoke - on - Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB followed the Direct Award B process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology with CPV Code 85112200-9 (Outpatient Services). The Direct Award B process involves awarding a contract to provider(s) where the services offered by the Provider are deemed Patient Choice, and the number of providers is not restricted by the relevant authority. The Provider has undergone the ICB Accreditation Process and passed all requirements. The contract is dated 01 July 2025 to 31 March 2027. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is PS748,021 based on the ICB approved Indicative Activity Plan but excluding Endocrinology which will be determined in year. These are new services with an existing provider.

Procurement Information

Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Direct Award B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046685-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£748,021 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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
NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Sarah Morris
Contact Email
sarah.morris105@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0BF
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDEFER

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