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Anaesthetist Service Insourcing

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for anaesthetist service insourcing at their Colney Lane site in Norwich, United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code for surgical specialist services, this contract falls within the health care services industry category. The process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypasses the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, signifying a specialised procurement path. It utilised a limited procurement method with a direct award procedure, avoiding prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to MEDACS HEALTHCARE LIMITED on 16 January 2026, with a value of £195,000, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health care service provision, particularly those with large-scale operations capable of insourcing medical specialists. The awarding of this contract to MEDACS HEALTHCARE LIMITED highlights the demand for established companies that can deliver specialised services efficiently. Firms that can navigate the Provider Selection Regime or offer competitive pricing may find similar opportunities for growth in future tenders of this nature. Such contracts serve as a growth catalyst for healthcare enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in the surgical services domain. Business users interested in public procurement contracts in the health industry can use this precedent to tailor their strategies and leverage their existing capabilities to meet similar procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Anaesthetist Service Insourcing

Notice Description

Supply of Insourced Anaesthetist Services

Procurement Information

Direct award under Framework RM6276 Insourced Services to Support the Provision of Healthcare Services to the incumbent provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015950-2026
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

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDACS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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