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Contract between Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) ICB as lead Commissioner and West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust (WSFT) for the provision of Acute services

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board focuses on contracting West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust for acute services in the UKH14 region. The contract, titled "Contract between Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) ICB as lead Commissioner and West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust (WSFT) for the provision of Acute services," is categorised under hospital and related services. This tender falls under the services procurement category and involves the delivery of NHS Acute, Community, and Emergency Care. The contract, valued at £808,581,936 and lasting 1080 days, was signed on 26 March 2025. An amendment to the contract relates to increased pay awards effective from 1 April 2025, with no modifications to the contract length. The tender is in the contract update stage, as of 17 December 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing community and acute care. Companies capable of delivering NHS-regulated activities, from critical care to maternity and emergency services, would be best suited to compete in such tenders. The location centred around West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust ensures an essential service delivery in the specified region, fostering partnerships with local NHS entities for comprehensive health service provision. Suppliers with established experience in the healthcare sector can leverage this procurement to enhance their service portfolio and gain a distinct market presence. The procurement method chosen here underscores a tailored approach to meet regional healthcare needs effectively.

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Notice Title

Contract between Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) ICB as lead Commissioner and West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust (WSFT) for the provision of Acute services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of NHS Acute, Community and Emergency Care including but not limited to the following CQC regulated activities: Medical care (including older people's care), Services for children and young people, Critical care, End of life care, Maternity, Outpatients, Surgery, Urgent and emergency services, Personal care, Maternity and midwifery services, Termination of pregnancies, Family planning, Treatment of disease, disorder or injury, Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, Surgical procedures, Diagnostic and screening procedures, Community health services for adults, Community health services for children, young people and families, Community health inpatient services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f76a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£808,581,936 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@snee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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