Planning

Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services," with a focus on surgical hospital services. The engagement is set in the North West of England, specifically in Blackpool, and the procurement is categorised under services in the healthcare industry. Initial milestones have been set, with a significant due date for the specification proposal via Atamis on 28th November 2025. This process aims to inform a business case development under the Provider Selection Regime, and while it is not yet a call for tender, it signals forthcoming procurement activities.

This preliminary market engagement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in surgical hospital services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality insourcing solutions for cardiac theatre services. With a procurement value of £500,000, it creates a conducive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate and compete. The projected contract period is from 2nd February to 31st May 2026, offering a medium-term engagement ideal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in healthcare provisioning within central government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services

Notice Description

Premarket engagement for Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services under Provider Selection Regime

Planning Information

Proposal to the specification via Atamis. For full details please log in to Atamis via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This process is to inform the development of the business case and does not guarantee a future procurement opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074497-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Beata Dzivulske
Contact Email
beata.dzivulske@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8NR
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

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