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Trulife Prothesis Fitting Service to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:20

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeking to provide a Trulife Prosthesis Fitting Service. This initiative, classified under miscellaneous health services, falls within the services category. The location for the service delivery is the Thirlestaine Breast Centre, Cheltenham, UK. As part of the procurement stage, the contract has been formally awarded to Trulife Limited with a direct award under the Health Care (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a lifetime value of £0. Key dates include the contract awarding on 29 January 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses within the health services industry, specifically those specialising in prosthesis fitting services, to expand into the public sector. With the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, the contract provides a stable client base and a clear timeline, potentially increasing visibility and credibility for participating businesses. Trulife Limited, identified as the supplier, is well-suited for this contract due to its specialisation in health-related services, marking an example for other small and medium enterprises eager to grow by entering government contracts through limited procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Trulife Prothesis Fitting Service to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

The is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. <br/>The contract was awarded on 16.02.26 to cover the period 01.01.2026 until 31.03.2029. The lifetime value of the contract is PS0. <br/>No review was made during the standstill period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. When the standstill period has closed and the contract has been awarded to the intended provider, the Authority will issue a Corrigendum to this Notice declaring that the contract has now been awarded.

A Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment was conducted for both the Authority and Supplier. Key decision-makers and members of the bidding, and evaluation teams were required to disclose any potential conflicts. Upon thorough review, no conflicts of interest were identified or disclosed. Consequently, no additional conflict management measures were deemed necessary for this procurement process.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. When the standstill period has closed and the contract has been awarded to the intended provider, the Authority will issue a Corrigendum to this Notice declaring that the contract has now been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034159-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRULIFE

Further Information

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