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C&C ACCOTS Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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18 Dec 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is conducting a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the adult critical care transfer services, specifically titled "C&C ACCOTS Service". This service is primarily for the Midlands region, with the provision of coordinating and transferring critically ill patients to specialist care. As of 18th December 2025, the procurement stage is at an intention to award notice with a standstill period until 6th January 2026. This procurement is classified under the services category and involves a direct award process as outlined in the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023, excluding the application of Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical personnel services, particularly those experienced in critical care and patient transfer services. Organisations with the capacity to support intra-regional and inter-regional transfers and those that can manage surges in capacity will find this contract an opportunity for substantial growth. Companies that can meet agreed performance management targets and boost productivity will be well-suited to compete. The current intended award highlights the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust as a supplier, showcasing the opportunity for collaboration or competition in similar future bids. Businesses in the healthcare sector may also benefit from understanding the procurement method of awarding contracts without a prior call for competition, which can inform strategy for upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

C&C ACCOTS Service

Notice Description

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C for Adult Critical Care Transfer Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Adult Critical Care Co-ordination and Transfer Service (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 06/01/2026. 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
Paige Johnstone-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 03/01/2026. 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-05f8b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084214-2025
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
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

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