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Insourcing for Upper GI patients

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Dec 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, involved the award of a contract titled "Insourcing for Upper GI patients." This falls under the industry category of surgical hospital services, with the location being Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the contract award phase, which was enacted on 24 December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1 January 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional three months. This limited procurement method was utilised, given the urgent need to address unanticipated increases in patient demand, particularly in ensuring no patients face a 65-week wait for Upper GI surgery. The award was executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract's value is anticipated at £120,000. The contractor involved, Somerset Surgical Services Ltd, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and the sole bidder on this contract.

This opportunity is specifically beneficial for businesses operating within the health sector, particularly those with a focus on surgical services, as it offers a chance to secure a contract with a reputable NHS foundation. The urgent nature of the contract requires services to be delivered in a timely fashion, presenting growth opportunities for companies that can efficiently supply qualified surgical services and demonstrate flexibility in meeting fluctuating demands. SMEs that specialise in providing additional surgical capacity and have the capability to address immediate health service needs will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities and strategic goals. Moreover, by successfully fulfilling this urgent contract, businesses could strengthen their reputation within the health procurement landscape, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Insourcing for Upper GI patients

Notice Description

Provision of additional surgical capacity to be performed at the Trust's premises to assist in the urgent reduction of waiting times for routine Upper GI surgery and ensure there are zero 65 week waits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call off contract for for routine Upper GI surgery.

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance.

The lifetime value of the contract is anticipated to be PS120,000.00

The contract shall commence on 1 January 2026 until 31 March 2026 (with the option to extend for an additional 3 months).

Options: 3 month extension option

Procurement Information

Urgent award of a short term 3 month contract due to unexpected increase in urgent patients displacing routine long waiters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086167-2025
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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Nicky Keeble
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET SURGICAL SERVICES

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