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Offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Provision

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust seeking to procure services under the title “Offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Provision” with a focus on general-practitioner services. The intended procurement aims to establish a high-quality, accessible, and clinically safe offsite UTC to support the on-site UTC at Eastbourne District General Hospital. This process is classified under the services category and is set in the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is limited, as it is part of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Key dates include a representation deadline set for 1st December 2025, marking the end of the standstill period, with the procurement currently at the award stage having previously undergone updates in tender documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in managing urgent treatment facilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like South Downs Health and Care Limited, identified as a supplier in this procurement, may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service footprint in the healthcare sector. With a single bid valued at GBP 560,000, the procurement highlights the potential for businesses to engage in service provision that directly interfaces with NHS service strategies, thereby enabling growth through the delivery of critical healthcare services. The location near Eastbourne provides a strategic advantage for providers with existing infrastructure or those looking to establish a presence within the UKJ2 region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Provision

Notice Description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) is seeking to procure a provider to deliver a high-quality, accessible, and clinically safe offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) to work alongside the on-site UTC, located close to Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH), to support ED deflection, reduce avoidable ED attendances/overcrowding, and improve patient experience and flow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) is seeking to procure a provider to deliver a high-quality, accessible, and clinically safe offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) to work alongside the on-site UTC, located close to Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH), to support ED deflection, reduce avoidable ED attendances/overcrowding, and improve patient experience and flow. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement 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 or Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by 1st December 2025. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR.

Procurement Information

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e348
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074769-2025
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20254 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
esht.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 3001314500

Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEONARDS ON SEA
Postcode
TN37 7PT
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH DOWNS HEALTH AND CARE

Further Information

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