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NPC Pain Referral Validation

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract titled "NPC Pain Referral Validation" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This initiative, centered around Medical Hospital Services, aims to reduce the pain management waiting list through validation processes. The procurement process, classified as a limited method and awarded without prior competition, was implemented under urgent circumstances and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £15,000, spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with the primary location being the UKH16 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical services field, especially those specialising in pain management and patient validation processes, to demonstrate their capabilities under expedited conditions. Large-scale providers, such as Norfolk Primary Care, which has been named as the supplier, are particularly suited to fulfill such contracts given the tight timeframe and specific service requirements. Additionally, businesses experienced in agile healthcare service provision and those looking to strengthen partnerships within the UK health sector could find this contract a beneficial platform for growth.

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Notice Title

NPC Pain Referral Validation

Notice Description

To reduce the waiting list for Pain Management through validation to assess if the patient still requires treatment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To reduce the waiting list for Pain Management through validation to assess if the patient still requires treatment.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the urgent process. The contract will run from 1/2/26 to 31/3/26, with a value of PS15,000.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Heath Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009864-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jess Ward
Contact Email
contracts-commissioning@qehkl.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK PRIMARY CARE

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