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Norfolk and Norwich Surgical Limited (N2S) 2025 - 2029

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Dec 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board involves the direct award of a contract for surgical services titled "Norfolk and Norwich Surgical Limited (N2S) 2025 - 2029". This contract falls within the service category of hospital and related services and is specifically governed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contracting process is at the award stage with Norwich & Norfolk Surgical Ltd (N2S) serving as the supplier. The service provision covers surgical specialities such as cataract and hand surgeries, among others, with operations based in the UKH15 region, Norwich. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029, with a potential extension until 31st March 2031, valued at £18,850,567.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and surgical services, particularly those equipped to provide sustained service delivery over extended periods. While the current award is through a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, businesses capable of thriving in post-contract extension scenarios might find future tender processes beneficial. Ideal candidates are companies with expertise in healthcare provision, particularly SMEs that can offer competitive and high-quality surgical solutions aligned with NHS standards. This contract aids in establishing substantial public sector partnerships, providing businesses in the healthcare sector with a notable reference point for expanding their service capabilities in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Norfolk and Norwich Surgical Limited (N2S) 2025 - 2029

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board have awarded these ongoing services to an incumbent provider following Direct Award Process B in line with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Provision of the following surgical services: Cataract Surgery Hand Surgery (Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture) Hernias (inguinal, Umbilical, Femoral) Skin Lesions YAG Laser Capsulotomy Oculoplastics The service runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029 with the option to extend by a further 2 years (to 31st March 2031) at a total value of PS18,850,567.00

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board have awarded these ongoing services to an incumbent provider following Direct Award Process B in line with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Provision of the following surgical services: Cataract Surgery Hand Surgery (Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture) Hernias (inguinal, Umbilical, Femoral) Skin Lesions YAG Laser Capsulotomy Oculoplastics The service runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029 with the option to extend by a further 2 years (to 31st March 2031) at a total value of PS18,850,567.00

Options: This contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029 and contains the option to extend by 2 years to 31st March 2031. (The term is 3 years & 7 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years)

Procurement Information

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB has awarded a 3 year and 7 month contract via Direct Award B to Norwich & Norfolk Surgical Ltd (N2S). The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2029 with an optional extension for a further 2 years. The estimated contract value is PS18,850,567 across all years including the optional extension. 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 via Direct Award Process B. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081029-2025
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,850,567 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 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
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORWICH & NORFOLK SURGICAL LTD (N2S

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