Planning

Outsourced bariatric services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for outsourced bariatric services, with the aim of reducing their waiting list. The contract, falling under the healthcare industry's surgical specialist services category, is valued at £150,000. The services required include the Allurion Balloon placement and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, to be carried out within Somerset. This procurement is part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is being managed by the Deputy Director - Surgical. The contract is expected to cover services for up to 20 patients, with a deadline for treating 10 patients by 31 October 2025, and potentially up to an additional 10 by 31 December 2025. Interested parties should anticipate further communication from 14 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in bariatric procedures. Companies capable of efficiently providing these surgical services within Somerset will find a competitive edge. The planned procurement provides a window for businesses to expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and gain a foothold with a reputable public body such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Ideal contenders would be experienced healthcare providers with a strong track record in similar surgical interventions, equipped to meet the deadlines and uphold quality standards in public healthcare provision.

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Notice Title

Outsourced bariatric services

Notice Description

Provision of outsourced bariatric surgery to reduce the Trust's waiting list.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of outsourced bariatric surgery within Somerset for up to 20 patients. 10 patients by 31/10/25 and potentially up to a further 10 patients by 31/12/25 (or sooner). Procedures include Allurion Balloon placement and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050342-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Carrie-Anne Hiscock
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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