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Nuffield Health - Surgical Pathways and Diagnostic Imaging

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

21 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a procurement process for the provision of surgical pathways and diagnostic imaging services under the title "Nuffield Health - Surgical Pathways and Diagnostic Imaging." This procurement falls within the health services industry category and is being conducted in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at approximately £49,500 and covers a 12-month duration, starting on 20th April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. This process is conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, bypassing the standard competition announcement. The contract has moved past the standstill period and is now formally in place, as of April 2026.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in surgical and diagnostic procedures. Nuffield Health has been selected as the provider after meeting key criteria, including quality innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, access improvement, inequality reduction, and social value considerations. Companies proficient in enhancing patient care, reducing waiting times, and supporting the achievement of Referral to Treatment (RTT) targets in healthcare settings similar to those managed by the Head Provider, would find this contract advantageous for growth and collaboration. The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent public health body, is actively engaged and encouraging qualified providers to connect and collaborate in strengthening patient healthcare services in the region.

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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/036261-2026
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
£49,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 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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