This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 14:28

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process to secure a sole supplier for the delivery of digestive diseases related insourcing services, encompassing Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, and Colorectal and General Surgery Outpatient Services across multiple Trust sites in the UK. The process is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is a part of the NHS Workforce Alliance RM6276 - Insourced Services framework. With an expected contract duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and potential extensions until 2029, this contracting process involves a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure. The initial tender invitation was issued on 13th October 2025, with a tender submission deadline set for 10th November 2025.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the healthcare services sector to expand their operations by partnering with a significant NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with robust capabilities in delivering health services, particularly those focusing on quality, innovation, integration, and service sustainability, are well-positioned to engage. Given the financial weighting towards value and integration criteria, businesses able to demonstrate efficiency, quality patient care, and innovative service delivery methods will have competitive advantages. Suppliers from the insourcing services sector are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to enhance their visibility and market presence in a substantial and multi-faceted healthcare service span.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Insourced Services for the Northern Care Alliance NOE.3007 (C386533)

Notice Description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) are seeking a sole supplier to deliver digestive diseases related insourcing services. The services will include Endoscopy Insourcing Services, Gastroenterology Outpatient Services, and Colorectal and General Surgery Outpatient Services across multiple Trust sites. The contract is expected to run from 01/04/2026 until 31/03/2028 with potential extension options until 31/03/2029.<br/><br/>The mini competition has been run via NHS Workforce Alliance RM6276 - Insourced Services to support the Provision of Healthcare Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) are seeking a sole supplier to deliver digestive diseases related insourcing services. The services will include Endoscopy Insourcing Services, Gastroenterology Outpatient Services, and Colorectal and General Surgery Outpatient Services across multiple Trust sites. The contract is expected to run from 01/04/2026 until 31/03/2028 with potential extension options until 31/03/2029.

The mini competition has been run via NHS Workforce Alliance RM6276 - Insourced Services to support the Provision of Healthcare Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aeaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 8HD
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Weaste & Seedley
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Venture Health Group Ltd

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