Award

Harrow Health

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

19 May 2026 at 14:18

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Harrow Health" has been conducted by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, UK. This contracting process falls under the services category, specifically health services, and follows the legal basis set by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The process moved directly from tendering to the award phase without the usual call for competition, as permitted by the applicable regulations. The contract was officially awarded on 14th April 2026, with a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and an option to extend for an additional year. The total contract value is valued at £3,415,135.89.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in dermatology outpatient and minor procedures. The contract, awarded to Harrow Health C.I.C., a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlights the potential for similar SMEs to engage with NHS Trusts through the Provider Selection Regime. Companies with a strong track record in delivering clinical capacity on an activity-based basis, with flexibility and proven cost-effectiveness, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Regular interactions and alignment with the buyer's performance targets can foster business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Harrow Health

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:
Dermatology outpatients and minor procedures.

Contract Value: PS3,415,35.89 (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-0677ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045821-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,415,135 £1M-£10M

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

HARROW HEALTH

Further Information

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