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05 Mar 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is set to award a contract for Anaesthesia Insourcing Services, with the intention announced under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement, classified under surgical specialist services (CPV: 85121300), will serve the Royal Cornwall Hospital, located in Truro, UKK30. This process is currently in the award stage, having commenced a standstill period with representations due by midnight on 18th March 2026. The procurement method is limited, bypassing prior competition publication, signifying a direct award under the PSR. The contract value stands at £375,000, awaiting formal signing after successful completion of all evaluation criteria.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in surgical operations and anaesthesia. Kernow Anaesthetic Services LLP, a small and medium enterprise, is poised as a competitive provider, demonstrating compliance with all necessary criteria for the continuation of services. This procurement strategy, through direct awarding, offers businesses adept in meeting stringent healthcare demands a chance to engage with NHS operations without the typical competitive tendering process, easing entry into public contracts and fostering collaborations with regional NHS authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Anaesthesia Insourcing Services 26-27

Notice Description

Anaesthesia Insourcing Services at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Anaesthesia 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-06635a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020049-2026
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

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
TR1 3LJ
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kernow Anaesthetic Services LLP

Further Information

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