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Outsourced Consultant Led Tier 2 ENT Services (most suitable provider process)

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Nov 2025 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for an "Outsourced Consultant Led Tier 2 ENT Services" contract. The industry category is health services, with a focus on providing consultant-led Tier 2 ENT outpatient services for adults. The contract location is in Stockport, within the UKD3 region. This procurement stage is in the award phase, specifically an intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), compliant with Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The standstill period commenced on 21st November 2025, with representations by providers expected by 3rd December 2025. The procurement method is limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract is set for a minimum one-year term with potential extensions up to three years.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those equipped to manage ENT outpatient services. With a strong emphasis on quality and price, as outlined by the award criteria (quality weighting 70%, price 30%), the procurement process favours organisations that can demonstrate high service standards. Particularly suited are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Manchester Surgical Services, which has become the active supplier. Businesses capable of delivering innovative health solutions that enhance service integration and social value stand to benefit significantly from engaging with this contract. Such contracts allow for business growth in response to increasing healthcare demands while promoting improved access and reduced health inequalities.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Consultant Led Tier 2 ENT Services (most suitable provider process)

Notice Description

Outsourced consultant led Tier 2 ENT outpatient services for adults

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is issued in accordance with Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of outsourced consultant led Tier 2 ENT services under the Most Suitable Provider Process. The service is initially to see c. 200 new outpatient ENT referrals prior to 31 March 2026, with subsequent activity depending on the Trust's requirements. The contract term will be for an initial period of one year with an option to extend up to a maximum period of 3 years.

Options: Option to extend up to a maximum of 3 years

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 decision makers by midnight on 3rd December 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-05e6bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076221-2025
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 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
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK2 7JE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Offerton
Westminster Constituency
Cheadle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER SURGICAL SERVICES

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