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NHS Standard Sub-Contract for the provision of GP Front Door Service in Emergency Department 2026/27

JAMES PAGET UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 15:12

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of GP Front Door Service in the Emergency Department for the year 2026/27. This procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, using a direct award process. Services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement category is services, specifically classified under hospital and related services. The contract is set in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, within the UKH14 and UKH17 regions. The procurement approach bypasses the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, opting for a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender nurtures growth opportunities for businesses skilled in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities to deliver GP services in emergency settings. Companies like Norfolk Primary Care, the intended supplier, can leverage existing relationships and service frameworks to ensure seamless continuity. Businesses that are adaptable, possess a large-scale operational capacity, and can meet national healthcare wait requirements will be well-positioned in competing for such contracts. This procurement exemplifies how market players can demonstrate and expand their footprint through strategically aligned service offerings.

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Notice Title

NHS Standard Sub-Contract for the provision of GP Front Door Service in Emergency Department 2026/27

Notice Description

Provision of GP Front Door Service in the Emergency Department.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of GP Streaming in ED to provide an integrated function in order to ensure that patients receive the care they require and support the Trust in meeting national wait requirements. The Trust is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The contract is for 1 year and starts 1st April 2026 and ends 31st March 2027.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on the 6th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021411-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£912,934 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 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
JAMES PAGET 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
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR31 6LA
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Magdalen
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK PRIMARY CARE

Further Information

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