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Off-site UTC service

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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04 Jun 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, focusing on an off-site Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) service under the title "Off-site UTC service." This service is categorised under Health services and is located in the region of Eastbourne (UKJ2). The process is at the awarding stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, specifically an intention to award notice. The standstill period for this contract began on 5th June 2026, with representations due by 18th June 2026. The procurement method used is limited, being an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in health services, given the success of prior pilot schemes by the contracted provider, South Downs Health and Care Limited. Businesses capable of offering robust service delivery in close proximity to the District General Hospital (DGH) in Eastbourne will find this tender strategically aligned with their operational strengths. Furthermore, the procurement method suggests a preference for providers with established capabilities in fulfilling complex health service contracts, thereby favouring organisations with proven track records in similar healthcare environments.

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Notice Title

Off-site UTC service

Notice Description

Provision of a UTC centre, offsite

Lot Information

Lot 1

SDHC have been providing this service on a pilot scheme. The pilot has been successful. SDHC can provide the service off site but within a close proximity of the DGH. They have the capacity to provide the appropriate service requirements.

Procurement Information

the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052799-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20263 weeks 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEONARDS ON SEA
Postcode
TN37 7PT
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH DOWNS HEALTH AND CARE

Further Information

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