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Outsourced Cardiology Outpatient Services

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 21:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Outsourced Cardiology Outpatient Services" is conducted by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Stockport, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the health services industry category and aims to outsource consultant-led cardiology outpatient services. The procurement is at the award stage, with the decision made on 12th February 2026. While the contract will commence on 24th February 2026, interested suppliers had until 25th February 2026 to submit representations regarding the award decision. The procurement method employed is limited, meaning the procedure uses award processes without prior competition publication, following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service will run for one year, with an option to extend for up to three years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in cardiology consultancy. With no guaranteed activity levels, agility and innovation are valued qualities for potential suppliers. The selection process prioritises quality, integration, value, and social contribution, offering a comprehensive performance-based assessment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like FCMS (NW) Ltd, which have been awarded the contract, can leverage partnerships with public health entities like Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to enhance their market presence and contribute to community health improvement. This contract invites participation from entities capable of providing superior service, facilitating healthcare access, reducing inequalities, and advancing sustainability in health provision.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Cardiology Outpatient Services

Notice Description

Outsourced consultant led cardiology outpatient services (most suitable provider process).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust intends to award this contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract is for the provision of outsourced consultant led cardiology outpatient services. The contract does not guarantee any activity levels. This is a new service awarded to a new supplier. It is intended that the contract will commence on 24th February 2026 for a period of 1 year with an option to extend.

Options: Up to a maximum of 3 years

Procurement 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made in writing to the relevant authority by 25th February 2026 at contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This decision has been made by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. No conflicts of interest were declared during the assessment process. Potential providers were assessed against the following criteria and weightings: Quality and innovation, 40% Value, 30% Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, 10% Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice, 10% Social value, 10% The provider with the highest weighted score was deemed to be the most suitable provider for the purposes of this process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065362
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013197-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - 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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 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
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Susan Rigby
Contact Email
contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCMS (NW

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