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Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:16

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19 May 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has updated its procurement process for the "Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists." This service-based procurement falls under the surgical hospital services category and is located in Taunton, specifically at Musgrove Park Hospital. The contract, valued at £180,000, has been awarded via a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The formal award date was 1 June 2026, with the contract term running until 31 May 2027. This tender followed a limited procurement method and did not require prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on the standards set by the existing supplier. Key decision-makers at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust include the Deputy Service Director – Surgery and Critical Care Group.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises capable of providing high-quality surgical hospital services. Companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in endoscopy and surgical training, would be well-suited to consider similar opportunities in the future. The procurement emphasises quality, value, improvement in access, and reducing health inequalities, as well as social value. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering such services, especially with innovative and collaborative solutions, will likely find this and similar opportunities a great avenue to expand their market presence and establish significant partnerships with public health bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists

Notice Description

Provision of additional endoscopy training lists

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists.
The Service will provide endoscopy training sessions (Consultant Led) within any of the Trusts endoscopy suites including at MPH or Bridgwater Community Hospital to support the training of junior staff in endoscopy procedures.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.
This is a call off contract and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is PS180,000.
The contract dates are 01.06.26-31.5.27

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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 29 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052575-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET SURGICAL SERVICES LTD

Further Information

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