Award

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Acute Services

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process relates to the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, which has awarded a contract to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust for acute hospital services under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The procurement, focusing on hospital services within industry category CPV 85111000, will commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of three years, with potential for a two-year extension. This is located in Torquay (region UKK42) and follows a direct award procedure without prior call for competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the NHS Devon Procurement Oversight Group ratifying the award decision. The contract is valued at £2,491,875,000, inclusive of the full extension period.

Businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those with significant expertise in acute care, are well-suited to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Providers capable of delivering high-quality hospital services in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime can find scope for growth by aligning with NHS bodies in the South Devon area. The contract highlights a favourable approach for large-scale healthcare suppliers ready to engage with public sector projects outside conventional procurement directives. Although this particular tender is awarded, it sets a precedent for future opportunities under the Provider Selection Regime, offering insights into potential expansions within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Acute Services

Notice Description

NHS Devon has undertaken re-procurement of its acute contract with system partner Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust using a Direct Award process A

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure acute services for Torbay. It is awarding a contract of 3 years with a 2 year extension option, commencing 01/04/2026 to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - following Direct Award Process A of the Provider Selection Regime. Lifetime value: PS2,491,875,000 including the full extension period.

Options: The contract includes a 2 year extension period.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013859-2026
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

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,491,875,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 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
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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