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Provision of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) sessions. This award process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, exempt from the usual Public Contracts Regulations. The contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with services to be provided specifically in the UKK1 region. The procurement category is defined under health services, emphasising its relevance within the public health domain. The contract is awarded directly to Smart rTMS Limited, with a total value of £17,940 and a focus on meeting patient care standards. This procurement relies on a limited procurement method, avoiding prior publication, due to the services' specialised nature.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Although it involves a direct award, other companies in this domain might consider this as a model for potential collaborations or improvements in similar public sector projects. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on innovative healthcare solutions, like Smart rTMS Limited, can leverage such contracts to establish their presence and expand their offerings in regional healthcare services. A partnership or subcontractor role could be beneficial for emerging health service providers aiming to engage with NHS trusts or similar authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Notice Description

Provision of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) sessions for patients referred from Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority - Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract to the existing provider of care following a Direct Award Process C The Authority is publishing this notice in the Find-a-Tender Service in accordance with the NHS provider Selection Regime (PSR) Services to be provided between 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027 at a maximum cost of PS17,940

Options: 12 Months

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038603-2026
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
£17,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4AW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART RTMS

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