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HOLEPS (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 13:33

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 13:33

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the contracting process for providing Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) services, intended to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. The procurement has been carried out under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract now awarded to two providers: Nuffield Health and Woodlands Family Medical Centre. The procurement falls within the scope of urologist services and follows a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1st December 2025, with a potential extension option until May 2026, and a total contract value of £240,000, contingent on service fulfilment.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the medical and healthcare services sector, particularly those offering specialised surgical and urology services. SMEs like Nuffield Health and Woodlands Family Medical Centre have been successful in securing this contract, highlighting opportunities for smaller businesses capable of meeting specialized healthcare needs. Companies with expertise in providing advanced medical treatments, especially those involving surgical and hospital services, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future, supporting both their business growth and expansion within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HOLEPS (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)

Notice Description

This agreement is for Holmium laser bladder enucleation prostate services to be undertaken on behalf of South Tees NHS FT. <br/><br/>Holmium laser bladder enucleation prostate (HoLEP) is the procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. Prostate tissue is removed to allow passing of urine.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process.<br/><br/>The estimated contract start date is 1st January 2026, the value of this will be PS240,000.00 over the duration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by the 28th November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Additional information: The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. The Estimated lifetime contract value is PS240,000.00 (Inc VAT). The providers selected have undertaken this service for the Trust previously.

The estimated contract dates are 1st December 2025 - 1st May 2026, with an additional 6 month option to extend.

Conflicts of interest identified among key stakeholders : [0]

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078092-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

85121292 - Urologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Povey
Contact Email
matthew.povey@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1642850850

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3BW
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NUFFIELD HEALTH

WOODLANDS FAMILY MEDICAL CENTRE

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