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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

The procurement process, spearheaded by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the provision of specialist services under the title "INTENTION TO AWARD - PSR ROUTE C - WSFT - Clinical - Functional Gut Clinic". This contract focuses on gastroenterologist services, classified within the services industry category, and is based in Bury St Edmunds, UK. As of 26th January 2026, the procurement is in the tender update stage, with a planned award following a standstill period ending on 5th February 2026. Utilising a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, this process bypasses the usual competitive tendering due to the satisfactory performance of the existing provider.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in neuro-gastroenterology and clinical management services. It opens avenues for firms with expertise in strategic management, medical diagnostics, and service expansion, particularly those capable of enhancing patient engagement and operational efficiency within healthcare settings. Companies already successful in collaborating with third-party healthcare stakeholders and those capable of delivering high-quality, integrated care pathways stand a good chance of competing for this contract valued at approximately £425,000. The Functional Gut Clinic, currently performing these services, exemplifies the types of established, large-scale operations in a good position to secure such contracts.

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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 TrustThis 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.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.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/006833-2026
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
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
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
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284713000

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
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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