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Contract for the Provision of Medical Staffing - Paediatric Neurology

JAMES PAGET UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 10:20

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Provision of Medical Staffing in the field of Paediatric Neurology. This contract, valued at £39,180, involves four clinics annually and is aimed at obtaining the services of a Paediatric Neurology consultant. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 via a direct award process. The formal award was made on 13th March 2026, with services commencing on 1st April 2026 for a duration of one year. Located in Great Yarmouth, the procurement is classified under Hospital services and follows a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised medical staffing services, particularly those with experience in Paediatric Neurology. It is especially suited for businesses that have a previous working relationship with NHS organisations, evidenced by the award to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with the capacity to deliver high-quality services in a consistent manner will find this contract aligned to their offerings. The contract's execution in Gorleston, under the governance of James Paget University Hospitals, fosters a collaborative environment conducive to maintaining and expanding service provisions.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Medical Staffing - Paediatric Neurology

Notice Description

Contract to provide the provision of a Paediatric Neurology consultant for four clinics per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to provide the provision of a Paediatric Neurology consultant for four clinics per year. The Trust is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process. The contract value is PS39,180 and the contract period is for 5 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight Monday 9th 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-065b79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023356-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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