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ENT Out Patient Insourcing

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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31 Oct 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST has completed a procurement process for "ENT Out Patient Insourcing" to address the urgent demand in their waiting list. The contracting authority is based in Prescot, UK, and operates under the public authority - central government classification. This contract, facilitated through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, was awarded to Lawrence Health LTD. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2026, with potential options to incorporate additional specialties. The procurement covers health services within the UKD region, with the key date being the contract signing on 30th October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in outpatient care solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Lawrence Health LTD, which already secured the contract, stand to benefit greatly from similar opportunities by offering efficient, scalable solutions to manage urgent healthcare demands. Engaging with such contracts can aid competitive growth in the healthcare market, allowing companies to expand their service offerings and improve their reputation within the NHS trust network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENT Out Patient Insourcing

Notice Description

Urgent ENT outpatient insourcing to address waiting list demand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d872
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070245-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Marie Garnett
Contact Email
marie.garnett@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAWRENCE HEALTH

Further Information

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