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Nuffield Hospital - MTW ISP 2025-2026

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust pertains to the provision of surgical hospital services for elective planned care under the contract titled "Nuffield Hospital - MTW ISP 2025-2026." This process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The procurement was executed under a limited method categorized outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically using a Provider Selection Regime due to its framework. The location for the contracted services is in the region UKJ4, and the services fall under the CPV classification 85111100 for surgical hospital services. The contract is valued at £1,606,936, signed on 27th November 2025, and covers the period from April 2025 to March 2026, with an optional 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for entities within the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in delivering surgical hospital services. It caters to businesses capable of supporting patient choice and providing care within the NHS Choice Framework and the 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway. Large healthcare providers like Nuffield Health are well-suited to this tender, given their capacity to integrate with the Independent Healthcare Sector and adapt to varying levels of service activity. The awarded procurement method facilitates a seamless partnership with existing providers without the need for prior publication calls, thereby supporting rapid deployment and flexibility in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Nuffield Hospital - MTW ISP 2025-2026

Notice Description

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust continues to act as the Prime Provider as contracted by the Integrated Care Board, Kent and Medway ("ICBKM"). In order to deliver Patient Choice as defined in the NHS Choice Framework and care within the 18 week RTT pathway the Head Provider will partner with the Independent Healthcare Sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This sub-contract has been awarded under Direct Process B. It is awarded with no guarantee of minimum levels of activity. The value will vary dependent on the activity delivered. Description of Service: Elective Planned Care Period: April 2025 - March 2026 This is an existing service and this is an existing provider.

Options: The option to extend once for 12 months.

Procurement Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078732-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,606,936 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 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
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mtw-tr.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUFFIELD HEALTH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL

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