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Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 May 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of additional endoscopy training lists, with an intended award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement falls under the surgical hospital services category and is set in Taunton, specifically at Musgrove Park Hospital. This process is in the award stage as of 19 May 2026, with the contract duration from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027. Interested parties were required to submit any representations by 29 May 2026. The procurement method employed here is a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the PSR regulations of 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a notable growth opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of healthcare training services, particularly those with expertise in surgical training and endoscopy. Companies with a proven track record in delivering quality and innovative healthcare services would be well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. Given the weight of award criteria emphasised on quality and innovation, as well as social value and integration, providers like SMEs with a focus on surgical training and an established presence in healthcare service delivery are likely to benefit. The Somerset Surgical Services Ltd, an existing provider, is positioned favourably to meet the contract requirements due to its previous satisfactory performance.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045682-2026
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

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
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 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

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
Post Town
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

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