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Provision of Endoscopy Procedures

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of endoscopy procedures, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract is aimed at streamlining the services offered to patients on the endoscopy waiting list at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. Classified under surgical hospital services, this service procurement falls within the health industry category. The standstill period for the procurement process ends on 24 March 2026, providing the necessary time for providers to make representations. The contract, with a value of GBP 480,000, is expected to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication, highlighting a direct award approach due to pre-established satisfaction by the existing supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for those within the surgical services sector, specifically SMEs with a solid track record in quality and innovation. With key criteria focusing on quality, value, and integration, it is well-suited for experienced providers capable of delivering high-quality, effective services without extending patient waiting times. The focus on service sustainability, health inequality reduction, and choice facilitation makes it particularly attractive for companies able to enhance healthcare access. Bidding entities that can demonstrate social value and innovation stand to benefit significantly from this procurement. Somerset Surgical Services Ltd is the prospective recipient, demonstrating these competencies in their service delivery to date.

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Notice Title

Provision of Endoscopy Procedures

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the endoscopy waiting list.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the endoscopy waiting list. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C This is a call off contract and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is PS480,000.00 The contract dates are 01.04.26-31.03.27

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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06689b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022430-2026
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET SURGICAL SERVICES

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