Award

Gynaecology Insourcing - Complex Benign Work PSR Contract

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 09:31

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Gynaecology Complex Benign Work PSR Contract, facilitated by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, entails consultant support and specialist services aimed at addressing diagnostic backlogs at Colchester Hospital. Classified under gynaecological hospital services, this tender falls within the healthcare industry, with service provision limited to ESNEFT acute sites located in the UK region. Currently in the award stage, the contract's notification marks the commencement of an 8-day standstill period, concluding at 12:00 noon on 11 March 2026, with related representations due by 16 February 2024.

This tender presents a unique business opportunity for enterprises, namely those specialising in healthcare consultancy and staffing solutions, to support critical gynaecological services and endometriosis treatment within the NHS framework. The procurement method involves a restricted procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, creating a niche for qualified suppliers like The Surgical Consortium Ltd in Chelmsford, who meet the criteria set forth in the RM6281 Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework. The potential lifetime value of the contract amounts to £139,000 including VAT, offering a compelling market entry for suitable businesses to bolster their growth within Essex's regional healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Gynaecology Insourcing - Complex Benign Work PSR Contract

Notice Description

Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist<br/>Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and<br/>ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following line should be included: '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 16 February 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'

You should provide an address (which could be an email address) where written representations should be sent.

You must:
- include details of the award decision-makers;
- note any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed; and
- include a statement explaining the relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision, the rationale for the relative importance of the key criteria, and the rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria.

Sample wording: 'Conflicts of interest identified among [group/committee/officer]: [number]. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. [Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.]'

1. A statement that the relevant authority is awarding a contract following
Further Competition
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Award. 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.

2. Contract Title and Reference
Title: Gynaecology Insourcing - Complex Benign Work PSR Contract
Reference: ESNEFT 3145

3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of
business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.
The Surgical Consortium - Unit 7, Old Park Farm Main Road Chelmsford CM3 1LN

4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract
relates, including the most relevant CPV code
Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist
Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and
ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.
85111000-0 Hospital Services

5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.
PS119,000 ex Vat (PS139,000 Inc Vat)
* Subjected to volume on a Zero Commitment Contract

6. The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be
provided
Contract Period: 1 month (12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026)

7. The reasons for the dates referred to in paragraph 6, if that period is
greater than 12 months
Not Applicable

8.Details of the award decision-makers.
Woman's and Children's Department followed all routes to source a clinician to
provide the service in accordance with Trust policies and governance.
Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):
Assistant General Manager, Woman's and Children's, Colchester Hospital - Katie
King
Deputy Associate Director of Operations, Woman's and Children's, Colchester -Lois
Maskell
Finance Manager - Woman's and Children's Colchester Hospital - Kate Goddard

7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers' reasons for selecting
the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.
Considered by the Division and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations
The Surgical Consortium completed a PSR Further Completion under the RM6281
Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework
https://workforcealliance.nhs.uk/. The Surgical Consortium were the successful
applicant of the further completion and meet the set criteria.

8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
None declared.
9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were
managed.
All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed Declaration of interest Forms. Additional 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 16 February 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

this notification activates the Contract Award Notice after the mandatory 8-day standstill period under the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period concluded at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ed0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
13 Mar 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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SURGICAL CONSORTIUM

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