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Independent Sector contract - Ramsay Ashtead/North Downs 2025/26

NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Oct 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process relates to a contract awarded by the NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board for hospital and related services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender titled "Independent Sector contract - Ramsay Ashtead/North Downs 2025/26" involves the provision of Elective Acute Healthcare services and is classified under the industry category of hospital services (CPV: 85110000). The procurement utilised a limited award procedure, specifically a Direct Award Process B without prior publication, and is set in the UK South East region (UKJ2). The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a potential one-year extension, and holds a total value of £22,993,552. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was officially signed on 1 April 2025.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity, particularly for large healthcare service providers equipped to deliver high-quality elective acute healthcare services. With a substantial contract value and the potential for extension, businesses in the healthcare sector can expand their presence and capabilities within this region. As the procurement values quality over cost, as evidenced by the award criteria focused entirely on patient choice, providers with a strong track record of maintaining high standards in patient care will likely find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies like Ramsay Health Care, which has been awarded this contract, demonstrate the potential for business growth through strategic partnerships with public sector health bodies.

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Notice Title

Independent Sector contract - Ramsay Ashtead/North Downs 2025/26

Notice Description

This contract with Ramsay Ashtead/North Downs is for the provision of Elective Acute Healthcare services. It was procured via a PSR Direct Award Process B.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider is an Independent Sector Provider, providing elective acute healthcare services. This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The lifetime value of the contract is PS22,993,552 (PS11,496,776 per annum). The contract duration is 01/04/2025 31/03/2026, with an optional 1 year extension. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Process B. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063080-2025
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,993,552 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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 SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Robert Kitt
Contact Email
robert.kitt1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 5BH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMSAY HEALTH CARE UK OPERATIONS LTD TRADING AS ASHTEAD HOSPITAL (NVC01) & NORTH DOWNS HOSPITAL (NVC11

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