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Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - ERCP

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 09:30

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the insourcing of Clinical Support Services - ERCP, classified under Gastroenterologist services. The procurement falls under the services category and is part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, specifically using Direct Award Process C. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Gutcare.org Ltd trading as Medcareworld. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and runs until 31st December 2025, with a possible extension of an additional three months. The total contract value, including the extension, is estimated at £72,000, and the services will be delivered at the sites of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those experienced in supplying gastroenterologist-related support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Medcareworld, which deliver specialised services, are well-suited to benefit from such procurement processes. By leveraging their focused expertise and existing operational strategies, healthcare service providers can enhance their growth and expand their footprint within the healthcare sector, especially by participating in contracts that replicate existing service provisions and are not subject to broader competitive tendering. This direct engagement method underscores the importance of maintaining high service standards and fulfilling key performance indicators effectively.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - ERCP

Notice Description

PSR Direct Award C for the Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - ERCP

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Direct Award Process C to the current Provider - Gutcare.org Ltd., 14a Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale OL11 3JU.

The contract is for the provision of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) services.

CPV Code - 85121251-7 Gastroenterologist Services

The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and based on assessment of the provider against the weighted key criteria, it is considered they will satisfy the proposed contract to the required standard.

The contract will operate for an initial 3 month term from 01/10/2025 to 31/12/2025 with an option to extend for a further 3 months.

The estimated contract value is PS36,000 for the initial 3 month term and up to PS72,000 if the full extension option is exercised.

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award C<br/>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 - PSR Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 01/09/2025. 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-058ac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064611-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121251 - Gastroenterologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 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
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Neil Dodds
Contact Email
neil.dodds1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1723236139

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUTCARE.ORG LTD TRADING AS MEDCAREWORLD

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