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C&C ACCOTS Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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17 Dec 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is managing a procurement process titled "C&C ACCOTS Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C. This contract pertains to critical care transfer services provided by medical personnel and aims to support Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement involves the coordination, triage, decision-support, and transfer of critically ill patients within the Midlands region and occasionally beyond. The contract, designed for increasing productivity and meeting performance targets in critical care transfers, follows a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The intention to award notice marks a standstill period with the contract award decision set to be finalised by 5th January 2026. Interested parties are invited to send representations to the decision makers during this period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, especially those specialising in medical personnel services. Companies with expertise in managing and coordinating critical care transfers and capable of handling significant logistical operations will find this contract suitable for expanding their reach and influence in the Midlands region. Large-scale enterprises already involved in healthcare services, particularly those familiar with intra- and inter-regional patient transfer systems, are well-positioned to compete for this tender. The project also holds potential for partnerships or collaborations to enhance service expansion in high-demand areas, supporting business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

C&C ACCOTS Service

Notice Description

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C for Critical Care Transfer Services to Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

(ACCOTS) is an NHSE commissioned service for the Midlands region providing coordination, triage, decision-support and transfer of critically ill patients between hospitals for escalation to specialist care, repatriation and for capacity reasons. It is primarily focused on intra region transfers but is capable of delivering inter regional transfers and have the ability to surge capacity when the Adult Critical Care (ACC) service is under pressure. The ACCOTS Service will deliver agreed performance management targets and achieve improved productivity. Additional information: This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 05/01/2026. the contract has not yet been formally awarded this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR
Award decision makers in this process include
Dan Bromley-Category Manager
Kat Rennalls-Category Assistant
Neera Sentur-Contracts Manager
Michelle Graham-Service Lead
Dan Barley- Group Head of Finance
There were no declared conflicts of interest. Representations should be sent to daniel.bromley2@nhs.net

Procurement Information

This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 05/01/2026. the contract has not yet been formally awarded this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f84f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084042-2025
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

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Dan Bromley
Contact Email
daniel.bromley2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FT

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