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Outpatient Network Endocrinology Insourcing

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Feb 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for insourcing endocrinology services via a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically concerning medical hospital services under CPV code 85111200. This contract, valued at £51,200, aims to service 250 new patients addressing a backlog, with the contract period spanning from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026. Located in Kings Lynn, UKH16, the procurement method was limited, using a framework agreement without prior publication, highlighting the tailored procurement required as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The award was confirmed and made active on 17th February 2026, with OUTPATIENT NETWORK LIMITED as the supplier under a non-competitive award procedure.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those capable of efficiently handling specialised insourcing for endocrinology services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like OUTPATIENT NETWORK LIMITED, a Coventry-based organisation, are well-suited for such contracts where their expertise aligns with specific medical services. The framework agreement and limited procurement pathway indicate a ready-made opportunity for businesses that can offer cost-effective solutions swiftly, helping healthcare providers manage service backlogs. Businesses with capability in tackling niche medical service requirements would benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Outpatient Network Endocrinology Insourcing

Notice Description

Provision of insourcing within Endocrinology for 250 new patients to clear backlog.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of insourcing within Endocrinology for 250 new patients to clear backlog.

This is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition.

The contract will run from 01/02/2026 to 31/03/2026, with a value of PS51,200.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 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
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OUTPATIENT NETWORK

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