Tender

UHMB - Insourcing Tender

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an active procurement process titled "UHMB - Insourcing Tender." This tender aims to deliver insourced clinical services specifically for anaesthetics, breast imaging, gastroenterology, and endoscopy. The opportunity is categorised under medical specialist services and covers different regions within the United Kingdom, including UKD1 and UKD4. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Business entities are required to submit their tenders by the 8th of June, 2026, with the entire service provision period starting on the 1st of August, 2026, and potentially extending to the 31st of July, 2029. The procurement's estimated value is £9,000,000 GBP, ensuring a substantial market opportunity for participating firms.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical services and equipment to enhance their market presence and establish strong professional relationships with a reputable NHS Trust. Companies that have the capability to provide high-quality and sustainable medical services will find this contract particularly lucrative, as the Trust values quality, service sustainability, and social value highly in their award criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises that demonstrate financial stability and comply with the necessary legal and regulatory requirements are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports and is open to SMEs. This is a compelling opportunity for businesses to secure a long-term contract with the potential for renewal, facilitating consistent revenue streams and brand growth within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

UHMB - Insourcing Tender

Notice Description

Tender to deliver Insourced Clinical services to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Services covered are: Lot 1: Anaesthetics, Lot 2: Breast Imaging, Lot 3: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Anaesthetics

Anaesthetic Insourcing Services at Furness General Hospital.

Options: N/a

Renewal: One 1 year extension to each contract awarded.

Lot 2 Breast Imaging

Breast Imaging and Breast Screening Insourcing Services.

Options: N/a

Renewal: One 1 year extension to each contract awarded.

Lot 3 Gastro and Endo

Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Insourcing Services

Options: N/a

Renewal: One 1 year extension to each contract awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042630-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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