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Community ENT Service

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Community ENT Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process followed a limited method without the prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aims to deliver services in the health industry category, specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services. The awarded contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The services are to be provided in the South East region of England, specifically in the UKJ4 area. This process is now in the award stage, signalling its completion, and the contract was signed on 1st September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in ENT services. Large-scale suppliers such as Community Health and Eyecare Ltd, Sandwich Medical Practice, Kingsnorth Medical Practice, Whitstable Medical Practice, Memorial Medical Centre, and HealthHarmonie Limited have been actively engaged in this process, offering a competitive edge to scale-ready businesses. The contract arrangement under the Provider Selection Regime allows for strategic collaborations and potentially increased demand for ENT services, fostering growth and expanded service offerings for companies capable of meeting these healthcare needs in the specified regions.

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Notice Title

Community ENT Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Community ENT Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Community ENT service.

This contract has been awarded under Direct Award B.

The contract has been awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependant on the activity delivered.

Contract Period: 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2028 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This is an existing service.

These are existing suppliers.

Options: The contract may be extended for 12 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provide Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a34b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060188-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 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
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
William Clark
Contact Email
william.clark7@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE

HEALTHHARMONIE

KINGSNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTRE

SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE

WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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