Planning

Dermatology Insourcing PSR

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the insourcing of Dermatology Minor Operations services under the title "Dermatology Insourcing PSR". This contract, classified under the industry category of hospital services, is set in the UK region UKH14 and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement method follows a competitive direct award against the East of England framework RM6276, in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime 2023. The intention to award the contract was announced on 18 December 2025, with a subsequent standstill period of 8 working days. The contract is valued at £100,000 and spans a duration of 2 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing healthcare services, particularly those specialising in dermatological operations. Firms capable of delivering specialist surgical services that meet the requirements of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust could find this contract beneficial for business growth. Companies already engaged with or capable of engaging through the direct award framework RM6276 are particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on services that enhance patient care within a trusted regional framework provides valuable opportunities for qualified providers seeking to expand their footprints in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dermatology Insourcing PSR

Notice Description

insourcing Dermatology Minor Operations services

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust have identified a requirement to award a contracting for insourcing Dermatology Minor Operations services

In line with the Provider Selection Regime 2023, the Trust has identified that the contract award must follow a competitive process

The East of England framework RM6276 allows for a direct award to be made as a competitive process, by nature of the framework itself.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust therefore intend to make a direct award against framework RM6276 to secure an appropriate Dermatology Surgical Service insourcing provider. Additional information: The 111Appendix 1: Copy of Notice

Confirmation of intention to award a contract under a PSR competitive process
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust have identified a requirement to award a contracting for insourcing Dermatology Minor Operations services

In line with the Provider Selection Regime 2023, the Trust has identified that the contract award must follow a competitive process

The East of England framework RM6276 allows for a direct award to be made as a competitive process, by nature of the framework itself.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust therefore intend to make a direct award against framework RM6276 to secure an appropriate Dermatology Surgical Service insourcing provider.
Notice publication
This notice will be published on the UK e-notification system Find a Tender Service (FTS)
This notice is intended to act as the Trusts notice of an intention to make an award, under the PSR regulations 2023.
Assessment and Evaluation East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has carried out an assessment of the provider to whom the contract is intended to be awarded, using the framework criteria and service requirements.
Intended Supplier East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust intend to award the contract to The Surgical Consortium, having had due regard to the assessment criteria. Their details are:

The Surgical Consortium
Unit 7 Old Park Farm Main Road,
Chelmsford
CM3 1LN

A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code.
85111000-0 Hospital Services
Contract Value
PS100,000
Total duration of the contract
2 months
Standstill Period 8 working days from Intention to Award Notice starting 18 December 2025 F01: Prior information notice
During the standstill period supplier may make representations to the Trust via commissioning@esneft.nhs.uk

Details of the award Decision Makers
General Manager, Specialist Surgery
Deputy Finance Manager - MSK & Specialist Surgeries

Any declared conflicts of interest
None
Information as to how any conflicts of interest were managed
Not required - no conflicts of interest

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f943
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084441-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Commissioning Team
Contact Email
commissioning@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

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