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NHS Acute Services

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Acute Services contract has been completed by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located in Dorchester, United Kingdom (region UKK2). The contract was awarded through the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process A, under the Health Care Services category. The total contract value is approximately £680,700,000, including a potential one-year extension. The contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This contract was awarded through limited procurement methods, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition, and is governed by the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for entities involved in providing acute health services, given its substantial contract value and duration. Large healthcare organisations with the capability to deliver comprehensive NHS Acute Services would be well-suited to engage with this contract. The awarded contract is intended to meet regional healthcare needs and supports strategic growth for service providers in this industry. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was the successful supplier, showcasing the potential for well-established healthcare bodies to secure valuable government contracts in the health services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Acute Services

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are NHS Acute Services<br/>The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS680,700,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are NHS Acute Services
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS680,700,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031869-2026
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
£680,700,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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