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AwardUpdate

17 Jul 2026 at 07:07

Award

29 May 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Outpatient Network Pain Management Insourcing" involves The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the "Medical hospital services" category, specifically targeting services related to pain management. The location for service delivery is in the UK's UKH16 region. The process is currently in the Award stage, following an extension that requires additional appointments, with key dates being the contract period from 23 May 2026 to 31 August 2026. This procurement method followed the Provider Selection Regime, avoiding the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in healthcare services and medical outsourcing. Companies like Outpatient Network Limited, which won the previous contract, could expand their service offerings and strengthen their market presence through participation. By leveraging the contract, businesses can access a well-structured framework arrangement, allowing them to provide critical services efficiently and cost-effectively, thus positioning themselves favourably for future contracts within the healthcare procurement sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Outpatient Network Pain Management Insourcing

Notice Description

Provision of insourcing within Pain Management for 360 new patients to clear backlog.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of contract for a further month providing an additional 448 Pain Management new appointments.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a865
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067495-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,270 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTPATIENT NETWORK

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