Award

Day Care Services

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:07

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Day Therapy services, including intravenous infusions and blood transfusions, classified under hospital services. This process is located in King's Lynn, United Kingdom (region UKH16). The procurement method employed is a direct award conforming to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been formally awarded on 24 April 2026, for services provided from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an annual value of £62,000 totaling £186,000. The procurement is in the award stage, having been confirmed and executed with Arthur Rank Hospice Charity as the supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services and healthcare provision to engage in the service delivery for a public healthcare entity. Specifically, businesses looking to expand or establish a foothold in clinical and support services within healthcare institutions are well-suited to compete. The direct award process signifies stability and a streamlined approach to contractor selection, offering stability and long-term engagement for successful candidates. Potential suppliers with expertise in hospital and therapeutic services stand to benefit from sustainable growth and enhanced industry reputation by participating in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Day Care Services

Notice Description

Provision of Day Therapy service (including intravenous infusions and blood transfusions) to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Clinical and support services
Award Process C followed for this provision
Contract Term 3 years

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23/04/26. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'<br/><br/>Decision Maker: Amanda Hallums (Divisional General Manager - medicine)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039820-2026
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

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 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
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR RANK HOSPICE CHARITY

Further Information

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