Tender

Dermatology PSR lnsourcing

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 09:37

Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is set to award a two-month contract to The Surgical Consortium for insourcing Dermatology Minor Operations services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically hospital services (CPV code 85111000). The contract is valued at £100,000 and aims to enhance the performance and delivery of dermatology services. Located in Colchester, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a direct award anticipated through the East of England framework RM6276. The standstill period is scheduled to begin on 15 January 2026, during which suppliers may raise queries with the Trust.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses proficient in hospital services and minor operations within the healthcare sector, especially those familiar with the Provider Selection Regime 2023. The competitive process within the framework facilitates a direct award, which can be advantageous for businesses that meet the stringent assessment criteria laid out by the buyer. Companies positioned to provide specialised surgical services will find this procurement particularly beneficial for business growth and solidifying their presence in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dermatology PSR lnsourcing

Notice Description

ESNEFT3063 - Dermatology PSR lnsourcing Award a two month term contract to The Surgical Consortium for provision of insourced Dermatology Minor Operations services to support ESNEFT performance and delivery of those services. This will be an award under the competitive process of PSR, using the direct award facility of the framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award a two month term contract to The Surgical Consortium for provision of insourced Dermatology Minor Operations services to support ESNEFT performance and delivery of those services. This will be an award under the competitive process of PSR, using the direct award facility of the framework. Additional information: 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
CM31LN

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 F01: Prior information notice that date is 15 January 2026.
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-05ff7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000518-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
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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