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Nuffield Health - Surgical Pathways and Diagnostic Imaging

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the contract award stage for the procurement titled "Nuffield Health - Surgical Pathways and Diagnostic Imaging." This contract, classified under health services with CPV code 85100000, is specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process followed was a limited direct award without prior publication, reflective of the unique requirements stipulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £49,500, will commence on 20th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, aiming to provide surgical and diagnostic services to the local population in the UKC2 region, thereby reducing patient waiting times.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in health services that meet the stringent criteria set forth, including Quality and Innovation, Value, and Social Value. Companies with a proven track record of integrating services and improving patient accessibility stand well-placed to compete successfully in such tenders. Large-scale health providers, like Nuffield Health, who were awarded this contract, demonstrate the importance of fulfilling the criteria while offering sustainable and collaborative health solutions that align with national health service goals. Such contracts cater to enhancing service delivery and can help expand a provider's market reach within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Nuffield Health - Surgical Pathways and Diagnostic Imaging

Notice Description

Nuffield Health Contract for surgical pathways and diagnostic imaging. To provide a surgical and/or diagnostic service for patients waiting for surgery with the Head Provider.<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS49,500. It is a 12 month contract. Service scheduled to commence on 20th April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for Surgical Pathways and Diagnostic Imaging. To provide a surgical and/or diagnostic service for patients waiting for surgery with the Head Provider. To reduce patient waiting times for the local population as reported by the Head Provider and support the achievement of RTT targets.

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS49,500. It is a 12 month contract. Service scheduled to commence on 20th April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

Procurement Information

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 standstill period begins on 8th April 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031601-2026
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
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
£49,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 weeks 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUFFIELD HEALTH

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