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MED6182 - GP Service for Senior in Front of House Triage (SIFT) County

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GP Service for Senior in Front of House Triage (SIFT) County has reached the award stage. This tender was initiated by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, based in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. It was procured under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Option C procedure, indicating a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The service falls under the healthcare industry's services category with the respective CPV classification of "Services provided by medical personnel". The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 July 2026, with a possible extension until 30 September 2026. The value of this tender is £83,200, and it represents a unique opportunity for medical service providers, with the final signature scheduled by 31 March 2026.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare sector with the capability to deliver GP services. The tender favours SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller healthcare providers aiming to expand their operations or enhance their portfolio. The involvement of North Staffordshire GP Federation Limited as the supplier points to a preference for established providers within the region, potentially encouraging local businesses to bid in future procurement processes with similar criteria. Such contracts could help healthcare businesses grow by increasing their service outreach and establishing long-term relationships with public health trusts.

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Notice Title

MED6182 - GP Service for Senior in Front of House Triage (SIFT) County

Notice Description

GP Service for Senior in Front of House Triage (SIFT) County - This is a Healthcare Requirement which has been procured under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Option C procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022498-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE GP FEDERATION

Further Information

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