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Insourcing of Dermatology Services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award of a contract for the insourcing of dermatology services to ICS Operations Ltd, under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract, valued at £420,000.00, will provide clinical capacity for outpatient appointments and minor procedures at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital in the UKK23 region. The procurement method was a direct award based on a framework agreement, a procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract period runs from 1 March 2026 to 30 September 2026, aimed at reducing waiting lists while the Trust increases internal capacity. This contract award falls under the services category and is governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare service provision, particularly those specialising in dermatology. The contract is especially suited for suppliers capable of offering clinical support in dermatology and minor procedures, addressing operational challenges and facilitating service continuity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like ICS Operations Ltd, are well-positioned to take advantage of such direct award contracts as they can rapidly deploy resources and aid in backlog reduction efforts within healthcare settings. Businesses looking to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector may find similar opportunities in supporting NHS trusts with short-term capacity-building initiatives.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Dermatology Services

Notice Description

Provision of Dermatology insourcing capacity. Due to local operational challenges, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust require independent sector support to help with their backlog of long-waiting patients waiting for new dermatology outpatient appointments, and for minor procedures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided; The Supplier will provide clinical capacity to support Dermatology outpatient and minor procedure clinics for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS420,000.00 The contract dates are 01/03/2026-30/09/2026 This is an existing service with an existing provider.

Procurement Information

Framework direct award for a short term contract with an existing supplier to ensure service continuity and support for waiting list reduction whilst the Trust embeds plans to increase internal capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06717b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026302-2026
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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 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

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

ICS OPERATIONS

Further Information

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