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Bowel Screening

Milton Keynes University Hospital

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14 May 2026 at 11:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Milton Keynes University Hospital, focuses on the provision of bowel cancer screening endoscopy services, primarily colonoscopy procedures, under the title "Bowel Screening". The contract, situated in Milton Keynes, falls under the health services category with the classification ID 85100000. This procurement stage is identified as an "intention to award" under the Provider Selection Regime regulations 2023, utilising a limited procurement method, indicating no prior call for competition. The contract is a direct award to Circle Health Group Limited, spanning 12 months and valued at £142,450.40, for continuation of services beginning from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, ensuring consistency in delivering nationally standardised screening services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in medical screening and diagnostic services. The procurement approach favours continuity and reliability, making it ideal for established providers with a proven track record in delivering critical healthcare services. Businesses that can demonstrate excellence in quality, innovation, value, and social impact—as emphasised by the assessment criteria—stand well-positioned to be competitive in future similar procurements. The focus on integration and collaboration within the existing healthcare system suggests that suppliers already embedded in the healthcare network or capable of seamless incorporation would benefit from participating in such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bowel Screening

Notice Description

Provision of bowel cancer screening endoscopy services, primarily colonoscopy procedures, delivered in support of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The contract has been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C to ensure continuity of clinically safe and effective screening services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to the provision of bowel cancer screening endoscopy services primarily colonoscopy procedures delivered as part of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The services support the early detection of bowel cancer and the identification and removal of pre-cancerous lesions in line with national screening standards.
The contract has been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C as the existing provider is delivering the services to a satisfactory standard and continuity of clinically safe, effective, and accessible screening services is required. the lifetime of the service is to be 1 year at a cost of PS142,594.40 and will begin 01.08.26 - 31.07.26. Additional information: Maintaining uninterrupted access to bowel screening is essential for patient pathways, early detection rates, and overall service outcomes. The PSR statutory guidance highlights that continuity of service, particularly in regulated clinical pathways, is a key consideration in determining the most suitable procurement route.
The current providers at Saxon Clinic and Chiltern Clinic are already integrated into the screening pathway, workforce arrangements, booking systems, and reporting processes. Any cessation or change of provider would create gaps in delivery, resulting in cancelled appointments and reduced screening throughput.
Therefore, continuity of service was essential and supported use of Direct Award C
This contract has been awarded under
the provision of the Provider Selection
Regime (PSR). This contract has been
awarded under the Health Care
Services (Provider Selection Regime)
regulations 2023. For the avoidance of
doubt, the provision of the Public
Contracts Regulations 2015 do not
apply to this award.
The award of contract is to Circle
Health - Circle Health Group
1st Floor
30 Cannon Street
LONDON
EC4 M6X
Sub-Contract Reference Circle Health
Holdings H2 2023-2024
Direct Award C requires publication of a
notice of intention to award on the UK e
notification service, followed by an 8
working day standstill period, before
contract award.
MKUH has followed or will follow this
process in line with the PSR
transparency and accountability
requirements.
The award of contract is for 12 months.
Conflicts of interest identified among
the MKUH evaluators were none. The
ono conflicted members have assessed
the nature and risk of this conflict, and
have decided which steps to take to
avoid or manage it.
An evaluation using the PSR template
has been completed and agreed by all
evaluators.
Representations by providers must be
made to decision makers by [Add date].
This contract has not yet formally been
awarded; this notice serves as an
intention to award under the PSR.
Lisa.howe@mkuh.nhs.uk - responses
can be received here with the subject
title FTS-019926.
The 5 key criteria have been assessed
of 1. Quality and Innovation. 2. Value.
3. Intergration and collaboration. 4.
Improving access. 5. Social value.
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. The standstill period begins on
the day after the publication of this
notice. Representations by providers
must be made to the relevant authority
by [Add date]. This contract has not yet
formally been awarded; this notice
serves as an intention to award under
the PSR

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded to a single economic operator under the Provider Selection Regime (Direct Award Process C). The existing provider is currently delivering the bowel cancer screening services to a satisfactory standard and is expected to continue to do so under the proposed contract. The scope of the services and contractual arrangements are not changing considerably, and continuity of clinically safe, effective, and accredited screening services is required. In accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, a competitive process involving multiple operators was not considered necessary or appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06989a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044312-2026
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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£142,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 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
Milton Keynes University Hospital
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LD
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Circle Health Group Limited

Further Information

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