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Provision of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Endoscopy Services

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:49

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the provision of endoscopy services specifically related to Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, awarding the contract to Somerset Surgical Services Ltd. The procurement falls within the healthcare services category, specifically focusing on surgical hospital services, and will take place at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. The procurement process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations instead of the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015, utilising a direct award procedure. The contract spans from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027 with a total value of £65,000, awarded formally on 16 April 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses already involved in healthcare and surgical services to grow, particularly those capable of providing colonoscopy services efficiently. Businesses that prioritise quality, innovation, integration, and collaboration are likely suited for such contracts. The procurement process places significant emphasis on social value and reducing health inequalities, thereby encouraging businesses with expertise in improving access and choice in healthcare. Existing service providers with a proven track record, as demonstrated by Somerset Surgical Services Ltd, are particularly well-suited to capitalise on such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Endoscopy Services

Notice Description

The aim of the contract is predominantly to cover colonoscopy.<br/><br/>The procedures will be diagnostic (except polypectomy, see below) and patients will be from the endoscopy waiting list and the list for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Bowel Cancer Screening Colonoscopy Lists in Endoscopy Services
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 PS65,000.00
The contract dates are 01.06.26-31.05.27

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 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-0668bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035454-2026
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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20266 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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