Planning

Outsourced Consultant Led Tier 2 ENT Services (most suitable provider process)

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 14:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Outsourced Consultant Led Tier 2 ENT Services (most suitable provider process)." This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is scheduled to take place in Greater Manchester or surrounding areas. The planned procurement is governed by Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with key deadlines including the submission of expressions of interest by 18th October 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 25th November 2025 and run until 24th November 2026, with potential extension until 2028.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for health service providers specialising in ENT services to expand their business through a government contract. Suitable businesses will need to demonstrate the capacity to offer consultant-led Tier 2 services, including timely access to diagnostics and treatments, compliance with NHS standards, and the ability to operate within NHS England's outpatient ENT tariff for 2025/26. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for organisations located within or capable of delivering services to Greater Manchester and its vicinity. Interested providers are encouraged to contact the Trust through the provided email to register interest and receive further instructions on engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourced Consultant Led Tier 2 ENT Services (most suitable provider process)

Notice Description

This notice is issued in accordance with Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust intends to use the Most Suitable Provider Process to award a contract for the provision of outsourced consultant led Tier 2 ENT services. The Trust intends to award a single contract to the most suitable provider under a standard NHS sub-contract for the provision of clinical services. The provider must be able to deliver a consultant led Tier 2 service to see c. 200 new outpatient ENT appointments prior to 31 March 2026. The service must: - Provide timely access to ENT diagnostics and treatment for adult patients; - Be compliant with NHS standards for clinical governance, data protection, and patient safety; - Be delivered within Greater Manchester or surrounding areas; - Operate within or under the NHS England outpatient ENT tariff for 2025/26; Enquiries from providers wishing to be considered under this process must be received by email to contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk by 18th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a832
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062272-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK2 7JE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Offerton
Westminster Constituency
Cheadle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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