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PSR- Direct Award C - Transferring NHS patients to an ISP (Outsourcing)

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Oct 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and concerns the direct award of a contract for outsourcing NHS patient activity to OSD Healthcare, an independent sector provider. This project aims to transfer NHS patients to OSD for treatment at OSD's facilities, focusing on gynaecological hospital services. The process lies within the services category and falls under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award and follows a limited procurement method. The procurement is in the Award stage, with the decision made on October 1, 2025, and the standstill period taking effect from October 18, 2025. The contract is valued at £400,000 and targets healthcare delivery in the East of England (region UKH2).

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services sector that are capable of delivering high-quality and innovative solutions. Entities that can integrate services sustainably, enhance access to healthcare, and contribute to reducing health inequalities will find this tender particularly appealing. The successful supplier, OSD Healthcare, is considered an SME, suggesting that small to mid-sized enterprises may have a competitive edge. Businesses with a focus on social value as part of their service delivery are well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities like this, where quality and sustainable healthcare provision are key award criteria.

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Notice Title

PSR- Direct Award C - Transferring NHS patients to an ISP (Outsourcing)

Notice Description

BHFT is transferring NHS patients to OSD, an independent sector provider, for treatment on OSD's premises (outsourcing)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourcing of NHS patient activity to an independent sector provider The intention is to award a contract to our existing provider, by following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process C. Contract duration - 1 year Estimated Value - PS400,000

Procurement Information

The following line is required by FTS: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 29/10/2025 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066496-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33641200 - Other gynaecologicals

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Helen Mulhern-Wilson
Contact Email
helen.mulhern-wilson@bedsft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSD HEALTHCARE

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