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Circle Health Group

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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19 May 2026 at 14:16

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust involves the Circle Health Group, focusing on health services under the CPV code 85100000. Located in Watford, the contracting authority operates within the UKH region. The procurement is currently at the contract award stage, with a formal award happening on 14th April 2026. The contract begins on 1st April 2026 and runs through 31st March 2028, with a possibility for an extension of one additional year. The lifetime value of the contract is £76,919.67. The process follows a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in health services who can provide flexible and efficient service delivery. Providers that excel in service quality, cost-effectiveness, and have a track record of successful partnerships with health trusts are well-positioned to benefit. The current contract also emphasizes outsourcing services such as endoscopy, MRI activities, and a range of surgical specialties, which could cater to businesses capable of meeting such medical demands. Potential bidders must demonstrate experience and innovation in maintaining capacity and aligning with national performance targets, ensuring continuity in providing outsourced specialist services. The Trust's ongoing reviews and operational catch-ups offer a framework to maintain high service standards, thus favouring responsive and adaptable vendors.

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Notice Title

Circle Health Group

Notice Description

The existing provider has fully satisfied the original contract and is expected to deliver the proposed contract to a sufficient standard (100%).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Notice of Intent to Award Contract Direct Award Process C

The Trust intends to award a contract to an existing provider to deliver additional clinical capacity across a range of specialties on an activity-based basis. There are no set minimum or maximum activity limits. This arrangement will help ensure the Trust meets service demands, performance targets, and provides care to the residents it serves.

Outsourced Services Include:

Endoscopy
MRI Activity
General Surgery Activity
Colorectal Activity
Cystoscopy Activity
Urology Activity
Orthopaedics
Gastroenterology
Pain Activity
Oral Activity
Ophthalmology

Services may cover both inpatients and outpatients.

Contract Value: PS76,919.67 (lifetime value)

Contract Duration: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2028, with an option to extend for 1 additional year

Options: +1 Extension

Procurement Information

This notice confirms the intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The standstill period begins the day after publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be submitted to the decision makers by 13th April (midnight) at:<br/>Email: bailie.curtis@nhs.net and charlene.clark1@nhs.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045819-2026
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
£76,919 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP

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