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ELHT - Max Fax Surgery Outsourcing

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, involving the outsourcing of Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery services, is complete. The contract, titled "ELHT - Max Fax Surgery Outsourcing," is designed to support winter pressures and achieve RTT Objectives. This direct procurement was conducted below the competition threshold. The contract's value amounts to £108,000, and it extends from 20th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The service delivery will occur in the UK region, specifically with a focus on surgical hospital services. The award stage is pending final signature, scheduled for 15th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, especially those capable of providing surgical solutions within the aforementioned timeframe. Given the focus on outsourcing surgical services, firms experienced in the healthcare industry or those with expertise in managing and executing healthcare contracts will find this project beneficial for expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver specialised healthcare services may particularly thrive from this procurement, given its suitability criteria for SMEs. The involvement of a large supplier, University of Lancashire Holdings Limited, suggests a collaborative environment for businesses keen on supporting public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

ELHT - Max Fax Surgery Outsourcing

Notice Description

Outsourcing Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery services to support winter pressures and RTT Objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062935-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Joe Tomlinson
Contact Email
joe.tomlinson2@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
BB2 3HH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE HOLDINGS

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