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NHS Sub-Contract for the Provision of Outpatient Clinical Services

JAMES PAGET UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sub-Contract for the Provision of Outpatient Clinical Services has been awarded to Medefer Ltd by James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This vital contract focuses on the delivery of remote or virtual outpatient clinical services, including triage and consultant-led consultations for areas such as Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Neurology, ENT, and Urology. As part of the Health Care Services under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, the contract was awarded through a limited procurement method due to urgent circumstances that necessitated immediate action. The contract commenced on 26th January 2026 and runs until 20th October 2026, with services being delivered across regions UKH14 and UKH15 in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in virtual healthcare services. The urgent need for maintaining outpatient capacity to prevent service disruption and manage increased waiting times underscores the demand for efficient and effective remote health service providers. Businesses with experience in digital health platforms, diagnostics coordination, and virtual consultations in medical fields like Gastroenterology and Cardiology are ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts. With an overall value of approximately £548,700, this procurement provides a substantial opportunity for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Sub-Contract for the Provision of Outpatient Clinical Services

Notice Description

Provision of remote (virtual) outpatient clinical services including triage, consultant-led consultations, diagnostics coordination and onward management across Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Neurology, ENT and Urology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of remote (virtual) outpatient clinical services including triage, consultant-led consultations, diagnostics coordination and onward management across Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Neurology, ENT and Urology. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance. 26/01/2026 - 20/10/2026

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. It was awarded because of an immediate requirement to maintain outpatient capacity and avoid service disruption, increased waiting times, breaches of access standards and clinical risk to patients. NHSE mandate using funding provided nationally for the purpose of reducing waiting times (sprint funding). ICB Mandate- Gastroenterology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068140
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033401-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£548,700 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 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
JAMES PAGET UNIVERSITY 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
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR31 6LA
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Magdalen
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDEFER

Further Information

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