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Provision of Perfusion Services to Deliver Core Cardiac Theatre Activity

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, focusing on the provision of perfusion services to support core cardiac theatre activities at Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the health services industry category and followed a Provider Selection Regime, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026, is valued at £450,000, and is set to run through to 31 December 2026. This award process does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 due to its unique regulatory framework.

The contract award to Assured Perfusion and Medical Services Limited presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in health services. The contract, valued at £450,000, can be extended twice for up to 12 months each time, opening doors for sustained cooperation and service provision. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in cardiac theatre support and the ability to deliver exceptional perfusion services will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The nature of this award process highlights the strategic importance of building relationships within the health sector and adhering to unique selection regimes such as the Provider Selection Regime.

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Notice Title

Provision of Perfusion Services to Deliver Core Cardiac Theatre Activity

Notice Description

Provision of Perfusion Services to Deliver Core Cardiac Theatre Activity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Perfusion Services to Deliver Core Cardiac Theatre Activity.

A contract award was made following the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Option A Process.

The lifetime value of the contract is PS450,000 and services are to be delivered between 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2026. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. 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 nor the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Options: This contract may be extended twice by up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037072-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSURED PERFUSION AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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