Award

Acute services

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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07 May 2026 at 16:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for the provision of acute hospital services, classified under the CPV code 85100000 for health services. This process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically designed for services that cannot realistically be supplied by any provider other than the incumbent. The procurement, described as a limited method without a prior call for competition, is highlighted by its direct award to Medway NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at GBP 403,619,912, was signed on 1st April 2026. This contract, located in the UKJ4 region, reflects a strategic continuation of existing services rather than introducing new providers.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations capable of providing highly specialised acute health services. Although the procurement process was limited to existing providers due to the unique nature of the services required, it underscores the potential for large-scale service agreements within the healthcare sector. Businesses with similar competencies and established relationships in healthcare systems may find value in exploring agile partnerships or niche service provisions that complement such substantial contracts. Understanding the unique operational requirements and regulatory frameworks like the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) could position businesses favourably for future opportunities.

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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-0693e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042171-2026
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
Large

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
£403,619,912 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 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

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
Post Town
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

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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