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Minor Illness Shift Support - YSTH

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Oct 2025 at 16:02

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25 Sep 2025 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has proceeded with a procurement process for the provision of GP cover for minor illness services at its sites. This procurement falls under the category of "Medical practice and related services" with a CPV code of 85120000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, and the contract was formally awarded on 9th October 2025. This contract is operating under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C and will last for an initial six-month term from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional three months. The estimated value of the contract is £285,250 for the initial term, reaching up to £430,000 if extended. This procurement method was executed without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in medical practice and related services to engage with the healthcare sector and enhance their operational capacities. The successful execution of such a contract can increase business credibility and provide insights into NHS operational processes. Service providers with a strong track record in delivering high-quality GP cover integrated within a hospital trust's care system would be well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their regional presence in the healthcare sector, especially within the public service domain, could leverage such opportunities for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Minor Illness Shift Support - YSTH

Notice Description

Provision of GP cover for minor illness service at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals sites.<br/><br/>CPV code: 85120000-6 Medical practice and related services.

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 - Nimbuscare Limited, Gateway 1 Holgate Park Drive, York YO26 4GG.

The contract is for the provision of GP cover for the Minor Illness services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

CPV code: 85120000-6 Medical practice and related 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 6 month term from 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026 with an option to extend for a further 3 months.

The estimated contract value is PS285,250 for the initial 6 month term and up to PS430,000 if the 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 08/10/2025. 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-05a19d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065717-2025
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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 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

NIMBUSCARE

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