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Provision of Endoscopy Procedures

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:12

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is actively involved in a procurement process for the provision of endoscopy procedures at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Provision of Endoscopy Procedures," falls under the industry category of surgical hospital services and is managed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. It does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, signifying a more streamlined approach. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 1 April 2026, effective from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, at an estimated lifetime value of £480,000. Crucial dates include the intention to award notice marked on 12 March 2026, preceded by a standstill period allowing representations until 24 March 2026. The procurement method is limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a direct award procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in surgical hospital services with a focus on endoscopy. The key criteria for evaluation include quality, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value, highlighting the importance of innovative and efficient service delivery. Business entities with a proven track record in delivering high-quality surgical services, especially those capable of reducing waiting times and improving patient access, are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also find avenues for growth, as the procurement sets a high value on quality and service sustainability, potentially enhancing service provision while supporting health inequality reduction initiatives.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06689b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035475-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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