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Surgical Insourcing Services 26-27

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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05 Mar 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Truro, United Kingdom, and concerns the provision of Surgical Insourcing Services for the period 26-27. This contract is related to the surgical hospital services industry and is conducted under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The process is currently at the award stage, with an active contract valued at £444,000. The notice marks the start of a standstill period, during which representations must be submitted by the deadline of midnight on 18 March 2026. The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication, adhering to specific Health Care Services Regulations of 2023, and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in surgical insourcing services, particularly those familiar with the regional healthcare market. The process is targeted at established providers who can meet quality standards effectively, as demonstrated by Kernow Surgical LLP's participation. Businesses with experience in surgical services, especially small to medium enterprises, should consider competing, as such contracts provide significant opportunities to expand operations in the healthcare sector. The absence of submission of bids or competitive tendering indicates a direct award process under PSR, which might interest businesses with specialised expertise capable of meeting rigorous evaluation criteria.

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Notice Title

Surgical Insourcing Services 26-27

Notice Description

Surgical Insourcing Services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Surgical Insourcing Services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. Award made under PSR Direct Award C.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019746-2026
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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 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
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KERNOW SURGICAL

Further Information

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