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Stoma Sponsorship Agreement

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:06

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Stoma Sponsorship Agreement," classified under the Hospital Services industry category. This procurement focuses on sponsoring stoma services for Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals and has a reference number ESNEFT2408. The contract value is approximately £959,430 and the procurement method being applied is the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, rather than the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As such, a standstill period is in effect, allowing providers to submit representations by 21 February 2026. The contracting authority is located in Colchester, UKH14 region, and the tender has been tagged with a future planned notice date of 10 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in hospital services and innovation in patient care. Businesses that can offer quality and integration with existing healthcare frameworks, while providing value through sponsorship of nursing provisions and technical solutions, will find this contract particularly attractive. Additionally, organisations with experience in reducing health inequalities and enhancing patient choice will be well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on collaboration and long-term service sustainability makes it an advantageous opportunity for businesses looking to strengthen their position in the healthcare sector through synergistic and impactful solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stoma Sponsorship Agreement

Notice Description

Sponsorship of stoma nurses

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSR Direct Award Option C. Additional information: 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 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Procurement Add date - 21/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR
Option C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ce1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012002-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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
£959,430 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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