Insourcing of Clinical Services

EAST OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST

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22 Jun 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust focuses on the insourcing of clinical services related to out-of-area Initial Health Assessments (IHA). It falls under the health services industry category, specifically targeting community health services. This limited procurement was carried out as an award procedure without prior publication, following the NHS SBS Framework reference SBS10203, and the contracting decision was made official on the 17th of June, 2026. The contract period spans an initial term of 3 years with options for two additional 12-month extensions, amounting to a total potential value of £50,000. The procurement process has moved past the award stage, with the contract status marked as active and signed by the relevant parties. The service delivery locations are specified within the UKH regions.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those offering expertise in community health and clinical service provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Clinical Network, currently awarded the contract for this procurement, are well-suited to compete, benefiting from a direct award structure under established framework agreements. The procurement method focuses on leveraging existing relationships and ensuring continuity of services, which is an ideal scenario for businesses with a strong track record in similar NHS partnership frameworks. The structured options for contract extensions also provide long-term collaboration potential for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Clinical Services

Notice Description

Insourcing of clinical services - out of area IHAs

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSR Procurement. Insourcing of Clinical Services for Out of area IHA for EEC. This is procured via NHS SBS Framework reference SBS10203, direct award. The initial term of 3 years (starting 17th June 2026) with 2 x 12 month optional extension periods with a total contract value of PS50,000. This is to replace an existing contract previously held between the Trust and Supplier.

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Procurement Information

Calling off of a framework with no competition under PSR regulations for an existing supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058345-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
EAST OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 3TU
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CLINICAL NETWORK

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