Planning

Sub Community Contract

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a "Sub Community Contract" aimed at providing various medical services within Suffolk. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 15th September 2026. The services include Podiatry, MIU, Clinic Clerks and Receptionist services, Bowel Bladder and continence care, stoma, Lymphoedema, and fall and fracture assistance. The contract is classified under Medical hospital services and is slated to commence on 1st October 2027, extending until 30th September 2034. The Trust reserves the right not to proceed if alternative solutions are found.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for healthcare service providers, especially those specialising in medical hospital services, to expand their operations within the Suffolk region. Businesses with expertise in the listed medical services, such as Podiatry or Lymphoedema care, are well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. Participation could lead to sustained business growth due to the long-term nature of the contract period, which spans seven years. Engaging in this tender offers businesses the chance to strengthen ties with a prominent NHS foundation trust and cater to a broad range of healthcare needs in Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sub Community Contract

Notice Description

Provision of Podiatry, MIU, Clinic Clerks and Receptionist, Bowel Bladder and continence, stoma, Lymphoedema, fall and fracture within Suffolk. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a370
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048714-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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