FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL COVER FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE BEDS

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Jun 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process under the title "FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL COVER FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE BEDS." This process falls within the 'services' industry category, specifically hospital services. Located in King's Lynn, United Kingdom (Region UKH16), the process is currently in the 'award' stage, with key dates highlighting the notice as being issued on 18th June 2026. This procurement follows a limited procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with no prior call for competition. The standstill period begins immediately after the publication of this notice, allowing time for representations by providers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, especially those experienced in providing primary care general medical services. The tender involves delivering medical services to NHS patients in intermediate care beds, which can bolster growth for businesses capable of offering high-quality medical support. Companies like SMEs, particularly those with a background in healthcare services, such as Southgates and The Woottons Surgeries, would find this tender well-aligned with their offerings. This contract, valued at £26,000 for a year, provides continuity in service provisioning and allows businesses to strengthen their presence within the UK healthcare system.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL COVER FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE BEDS

Notice Description

The aim of this service is to provide primary care general medical services to patients in an NHS bed with care at the specified care home, for up to 10 patients at one time

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this service is to provide primary care general medical services to patients in an NHS bed with care at the specified care home, for up to 10 patients at one time

Award Process C
Term of contract 1 year

Procurement Information

The following line should be included: '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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. 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-06b837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057626-2026
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

85111000 - 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
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 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
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

SOUTHGATES AND THE WOOTTONS SURGERIES

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