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NHSE1051 Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA) for the North West of England

NHS England - North West

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England North West has announced the award of the contract "NHSE1051 Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA) for the North West of England," following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract, valued at £1,650,000, will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Specialised Commissioning Senior Leaders Team in the North West, led by the Regional Director and senior members, evaluated and confirmed the award decision on 16 March 2026. Located in Manchester, NHS England North West issued the tender under a limited procurement method, using a Direct Award Process without the prior publication of a competition call due to specific health service regulations. The procurement falls under the health services industry, classified under CPV code 85100000.

The award of this contract offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of performing autologous chrondrocyte implantation and osteochondral allograft procedures. Large organisations, like Manchester University Foundation Trust, which has been named as the supplier, are well-suited for this contract due to their existing capabilities in health services delivery. The contract supports continued service quality and the enhancement of social value, addressing existing health inequalities. Companies that excel in maintaining high service standards and demonstrate strong financial and operational capacity would find participating in similar future tenders beneficial for their growth in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE1051 Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA) for the North West of England

Notice Description

Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA) for the North West of England.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA) 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Relevant Authority is intending to award a contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 27 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The contract will commence on 01 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029.

Procurement Information

The Relevant Authority intends to issue a contract via Direct Award Process C. The Relevant Authority has taken into account the key criteria and applied the basic selection criteria, and is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029417-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
NHS England - North West
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Manchester University Foundation Trust

Further Information

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