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WPL06815 - Endoscopy Insourcing

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust involves the awarding of a contract for a comprehensive clinical insourcing service for Endoscopy. The contract, titled "WPL06815 - Endoscopy Insourcing," falls within the medical specialist services industry category and is focused on the region of Southampton, UK, specifically at the Trust’s facilities. The procurement method was limited, conducted through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £2,054,624 excluding VAT for its lifetime, was officially signed on 21 May 2026, with an active service provision period starting from 9 May 2026. This service is integral for supporting elective recovery and reducing patient waiting times, targeting an execution of approximately 2,496 patient procedures annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses providing specialised medical services such as endoscopy. The awarded contract to 18 Week Support Limited indicates a demand for efficient and skilled providers capable of delivering high-quality patient care services. Companies in the medical services industry, with a solid capability in managing healthcare procedures and personnel, would be well-placed to compete in such procurements. Opportunities exist for those able to scale services swiftly and align with the Trust's clinical and operational standards without the need for competition, especially under frameworks that permit extensions until 8 May 2028. Such contracts can be lucrative for growth while contributing positively to public health sector efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WPL06815 - Endoscopy Insourcing

Notice Description

A comprehensive clinical insourcing service for Endoscopy, delivered on-site at Trust facilities to support elective recovery and reduce patient waiting times. The service will utilise two clinical rooms every Saturday and Sunday for an initial period of 52 weeks. The project is estimated to deliver approximately 2,496 patient procedures per year, based on 24 JAG points per full-day room list. The service will provide a full clinical team, including Endoscopists, Lead Registered Nurses, Endoscopy Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants. All services will be delivered under the Trust's CQC registration

Lot Information

Lot 1

A comprehensive clinical insourcing service for Endoscopy, delivered on-site at Trust facilities to support elective recovery and reduce patient waiting times. The service will utilise two clinical rooms every Saturday and Sunday for an initial period of 52 weeks. The project is estimated to deliver approximately 2,496 patient procedures per year, based on 24 JAG points per full-day room list. The service will provide a full clinical team, including Endoscopists, Lead Registered Nurses, Endoscopy Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants. All services will be delivered under the Trust's CQC registration. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. The lifetime value of the contract is PS2,054,624 excl VAT. The initial contract period is for 12 weeks only with a value of PS237,072 excl VAT, with a start date of 09/05/2026. One or more optional extensions are possible, providing that the ultimate end date does not exceed 08/05/2028. This is a new service and hence a new provider.

Options: One or more optional extensions are possible, providing that the ultimate end date does not exceed 08/05/2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052246-2026
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

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,054,624 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

18 Week Support Limited

Further Information

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