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NHS LLR ICB Accreditation - Service Specific: Orthopaedics - Routine Joints

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland ICB has initiated an awarding process for orthopaedic services specifically concerning routine joints. This procurement falls under the health category and is classified as ophthalmologist services. Although the procurement process is complete, the contract itself will run from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, without any payment linked to the contract value, as it is an activity-based service. The services are intended for the UKF region with the procurement method as a Direct Award via the Provider Selection Regime, which excludes the Procurement Act 2023 provisions from this award.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly orthopaedics. Large enterprises such as Spire Healthcare Limited and Nuffield Health have been awarded contracts, highlighting how established entities in the healthcare sector can leverage existing capabilities to secure service provision contracts through the limited procurement method. Companies with expertise in orthopaedic services and a strong regional presence may find meaningful growth prospects by aligning with NHS objectives and service requirements. Business enterprises located within the UKF regions or possessing the capacity to deliver services in this area are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

NHS LLR ICB Accreditation - Service Specific: Orthopaedics - Routine Joints

Notice Description

Service Specific: Orthopaedics - Routine Joints

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is confirmation of award under the Direct Award B PSR process. This is an existing service for a new provider. The amounts payable to the provider under the contract are: PS0.00 This is an activity-based service and payments will be made dependent on activity. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The service will be provided until the 31st March 2027

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066442
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020440-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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
NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NUFFIELD HEALTH

SPIRE HEALTHCARE

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