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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH) 2022 - 2027 (2627-232 - CV49)

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is a contract modification under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Health Care Services, specifically concerning hospital and related services. The procurement is led by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, with the aim of improving outcomes for children and young people in the Norfolk and Waveney area, focusing on Specialist Epilepsy Nursing. The contract, originally signed on 1st April 2022, has been modified with an effective date of 1st March 2026. The investment entails aligning services with RCPCH recommendations, involving a Band 7 Paediatric Specialist Epilepsy Nurse. The modification was approved by relevant panels throughout 2025 and is valued at £5,357.75, with the procurement classified under the CPV code 85110000, indicating hospital and related services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for healthcare providers, especially those specialising in paediatric epilepsy care. Businesses adept in providing skilled nursing services could benefit by aligning with the Integrated Care Board's strategic objectives of equitable healthcare access and improved patient outcomes. The procurement method allows for services expansion and the establishment of sustainable care models. Companies with knowledge of regulatory frameworks like the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 would find themselves particularly well-suited to respond to demands in this field. Opportunities like this encourage partnerships with large health institutions such as The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, enhancing the scope of service delivery across the UKH16 region.

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Notice Title

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH) 2022 - 2027 (2627-232 - CV49)

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Integrated Care Board's on-going ambition to improve outcomes for children and young people across Norfolk and Waveney, a review identified inequitable access to Specialist Epilepsy Nursing. Current provision across the three Acute Trusts is inconsistent, with varying staffing models. This investment will align services with RCPCH recommendations. Recurrent investment for a Band 7 Paediatric Specialist Epilepsy Nurse (1.0 WTE) at the QEHKL has been agreed to support a consistent, sustainable epilepsy nursing model across Norfolk and Waveney, ensuring equitable access, improved outcomes, and a reduction in health inequalities for children and young people with epilepsy. The effective date for this modification is 1/3/26 and the value is PS5357.75

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035800-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,080,383,036 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
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
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KINGS LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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