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INTENTION TO AWARD - PSR ROUTE C - WSFT - Clinical - Functional Gut Clinic

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, has announced the awarding of a contract for the provision of management and medical services in the Functional Gut Clinic. The procurement process, categorised under gastroenterologist services, follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under Direct Award Process C as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was officially signed on 6th February 2026, with an initial term of three years and the potential for two additional one-year extensions, making the maximum duration five years. The awarded contract holds an estimated value of £425,000, approximately £85,000 per annum, and includes comprehensive medical services and strategic management to support the expansion and efficient operation of the gastroenterology unit.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in neuro-gastroenterology and strategic healthcare management. The contract requires delivering consultant-led diagnostic services and strategic management to enhance service delivery and patient engagement within the gastroenterology sector. Suitable businesses would ideally have a track record of excellence in clinical governance and experience in collaboration with healthcare stakeholders to drive service expansion. With the potential for long-term partnership and involvement in strategic initiatives, this opportunity is well-suited for firms aiming to establish a significant presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INTENTION TO AWARD - PSR ROUTE C - WSFT - Clinical - Functional Gut Clinic

Notice Description

Provision of management and medical services in the Functional Gut Clinic on behalf of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust<br/>This contract provides for the provision of expert consultant-led neuro-gastroenterology diagnostic services and clinical management for the Trust. The service encompasses the delivery of specialist medical diagnosis and treatment planning, alongside comprehensive clinical governance oversight and performance monitoring through outcome auditing.<br/><br/>In addition to clinical delivery, the provider will deliver strategic management services to support the growth and efficient operation of the gastroenterology unit. This includes professional advisory on service expansion, collaboration with third-party healthcare stakeholders, and the development of marketing and promotional initiatives to support patient engagement and service awareness. The provider will work in partnership with the Trust's Medical Director to ensure integrated, high-quality care pathways and the delivery of a long-term growth plan for upper and lower gastrointestinal services.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Procurement Information

As per the PSR direct award process, the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract, delivering a good service, with no quality concerns and good outcomes and has very good feedback from patients and are likely to satisfy the new contract, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012025-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85121251 - Gastroenterologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Functional Gut Clinic

Further Information

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