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Acute Services

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

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07 May 2026 at 16:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process pertains to the awarding of a contract for Acute Hospital Services, facilitated by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, a body governed by public law situated in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the Health services category, specifically classified as CPV 85100000. This procurement follows a limited method without the prior publication of a call for competition, as executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the Executive Management Committee playing a significant role in the award decision. The contract was effectively signed on 1st April 2026, and its completion was formally confirmed on 7th May 2026. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, identified as a small and medium enterprise (SME), is the awarded supplier, providing services in the UKJ4 region.

This tender provides a distinct opportunity for businesses that are capable of offering Acute Hospital Services where the procurement process primarily targets existing services with no realistic alternative providers. The award procedure, limited to a specific provider due to the nature of services, suggests that business growth can be achieved for those firms already positioned to deliver specific health services on a substantial scale, capitalising on contracts that do not involve competitive tendering. While this scenario may limit opportunities for new providers within competitive markets, it highlights significant avenues for growth for existing service providers like Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. The contract's substantial value at £320,824,511 further underscores the potential for developing long-term service commitments and stability within the health sector for these providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acute Services

Notice Description

Acute Hospital Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Acute services are to be provided. An award has been made following PSR Award A - Regulation 7 This is an existing service and an existing provider

Procurement Information

This is a main Acute hospital contract, there are no other suitable providers that can take on this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042145-2026
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
£320,824,511 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Further Information

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