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Consultant Led Urology Service

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 18:30

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for consultant-led urology services to Tyneside Surgical Services, covering regions UKC22 and UKC23. The procurement falls under the health industry category and adheres to the Provider Selection Regime. The contract, valued at £400,000 annually, spans from 1st May 2026 to 31st April 2027, with potential extensions based on funding and need. The procurement method involves a direct award process without prior competition announcement, subject to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The award process is currently in the standstill period, which concludes on Friday, 24th February 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical specialist services, particularly in urology. With the contract currently addressed to an existing provider, it highlights the importance of delivering high-quality services. Businesses with expertise in healthcare services and similar NHS frameworks may find alignment with such contract opportunities. Companies with the capability to demonstrate sustained service excellence in the health sector are best suited to pursue contracts like these, which require adherence to regulatory standards in providing specialist medical services.

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Notice Title

Consultant Led Urology Service

Notice Description

PSR Direct Award C - Provision of the Consultant led urology service on behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for PSR Direct Award C for consultant led urology service fulfilled by existing provider for this service to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSSFT. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS400,000. The contract period is 1/5/26 - 31/4/27. The Authority reserve the right to extend this contract for a maximum of 24 months subject to funding and / or need. As per the PSR direct award process C through assessment of key criteria the authority is satisfied that the existing provider is delivering the services to a sufficient standard and will continue to do so in this intended future award. No conflicts of interest have been declared. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period and will end Friday 24th February 2026

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068266
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033960-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85121292 - Urologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYNESIDE SURGICAL SERVICES

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