Award

Functional Bowel Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 15:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

07 Apr 2026 at 15:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Functional Bowel Services, managed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, has reached the award stage. This tender, categorised under hospital services, was conducted through a direct award method and is valued at £24,000. The procurement process was completed in Leicester, United Kingdom, with the service contract set to commence on 20 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2027, with potential for a one-year extension. The award is pending, with Securicare (Medical) Limited named as the supplier, and the contract period maximum extent date is 31 March 2028. Key dates include the contract signature planned for 20 April 2026 at the latest.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies or hospital services, particularly those capable of providing specialised bowel services. The direct award method suggests that businesses with a continuous track record in delivering similar services have a competitive advantage. Large enterprises, like Securicare (Medical) Limited, which possess the capacity and resources to meet the tender requirements, are well-suited to compete in this landscape. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector within the UK.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Functional Bowel Services

Notice Description

Functional Bowel Service provision

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award - Process C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031611-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURICARE (MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-067d4b-2026-04-07T16:22:32+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-07T16:22:32+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-067d4b",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWXN-8614-MPHH",
            "name": "University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWXN-8614-MPHH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Leicester Royal Infirmary",
                "locality": "Leicester",
                "postalCode": "LE1 6WW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKF21"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Daniel Bromley",
                "email": "uhl-tr.uhlprocurementopportunities@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01793254",
            "name": "Securicare (Medical) Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01793254"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cavell House, Knaves Beech Way, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 9QY",
                "locality": "High Wycombe",
                "postalCode": "HP10 9QY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "jorge.correia@ghs-ltd.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PWXN-8614-MPHH",
        "name": "University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C435279",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Functional Bowel Services",
        "description": "Functional Bowel Service provision",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "PSR Direct Award - Process C",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Functional Bowel Services",
            "status": "pending",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 24000,
                "amount": 20000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01793254",
                    "name": "Securicare (Medical) Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "85111000",
                            "description": "Hospital services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "1 year extension"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "031609-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031609-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-07T16:18:21+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "031611-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031611-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-07T16:22:32+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-04-20T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2026-04-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-04-16T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}