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Outpatient Network ENT Validation

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for "Outpatient Network ENT Validation" under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, bypassing the usual public procurement protocols due to urgent circumstances. This contract, intended to reduce waiting lists for ear, nose, and throat services, spans 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026 with a budget of £65,000. The procurement method utilised is limited and the award process adhered to a procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the urgency involved. The project is located in the UKH16 region and targets businesses within the medical hospital services category.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in validation and patient assessments. "Norfolk Primary Care," identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise and the awarded supplier, exemplifies the types of entities well-suited to engage. The contract's focus on reducing treatment backlog within constrained timelines suggests potential for specialist consultancies and healthcare providers to showcase their capabilities in delivering efficient service turnaround within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Outpatient Network ENT Validation

Notice Description

To reduce the waiting list for ENT through validation to assess if the patient still requires treatment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To reduce the waiting list for ENT through validation to assess if the patient still requires treatment.

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 PS65,000.

Procurement Information

Other justification for the award of the contract without prior publication of a call for competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018204-2026
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

NORFOLK PRIMARY CARE

Further Information

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