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Medefer Gastroenterology Support

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "Medefer Gastroenterology Support" within the medical hospital services industry category. The contract pertains to the provision of gastroenterology and hepatology activity for up to 700 patients and is located in Kings Lynn, UK (region UKH16). This procurement, classified under services, has reached the award stage as of 27 February 2026. The contract is valued at £188,233, spanning from 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. Operating under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, the procurement method adopted was limited, with a unique award procedure executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to urgent circumstances.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in medical hospital services, specifically gastroenterology and hepatology. Medefer Limited, an SME based in London, has been chosen as the supplier, indicating potential collaboration opportunities for similar specialist providers seeking to engage with NHS trusts. Businesses with expertise in delivering efficient and comprehensive medical services could find this contract appealing, especially those able to respond swiftly under urgent procurement conditions, potentially positioning themselves favourably for future opportunities within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Medefer Gastroenterology Support

Notice Description

Provision of gastroenterology and hepatology activity for up to 700 patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of gastroenterology and hepatology activity for up to 700 patients.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the urgent process. The contract will run from 1/2/26 to 31/3/26, with a value of PS188,233.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Heath Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ef4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018201-2026
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
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
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 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
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

MEDEFER

Further Information

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