Minor Illness Shift Support - YSTH

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in the Award stage of a public procurement process titled "Minor Illness Shift Support - YSTH." This process involves the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using a Direct Award Process C. The procurement focuses on medical practice and related services within the healthcare industry, located at the sites of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. The contract has a projected initial term from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two periods of three months each, amounting to a potential total value of £575,250. The standstill period for provider representations concludes at midnight on 6th July 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those providing high-quality GP cover for minor illnesses. Nimbuscare Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in York, is currently intended to be awarded this contract, demonstrating the opportunity for experienced local providers to contribute to the community's health infrastructure while supporting local employment. Businesses with a strong performance in quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness under similar criteria would be well-positioned to compete in this and future healthcare service tenders. The process follows a limited procurement method, conducting an award without a prior call for competition, allowing suitable SMEs with existing service delivery capabilities to thrive.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Minor Illness Shift Support - YSTH

Notice Description

PSR Direct Award C process for the Provision of GP cover for minor illness services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Direct Award Process C to the current Provider - Nimbuscare Limited, Gateway 1 Holgate Park Drive, York YO26 4GG.

The contract is for the provision of GP cover for the Minor Illness services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

CPV code: 85120000-6 Medical practice and related services.

The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and based on assessment of the provider against the weighted key criteria, it is considered they will satisfy the proposed contract to the required standard.

The contract will operate for an initial 6 month term from 01/07/2026 to 31/12/2026 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 3 months.

The estimated contract value is PS285,250 for the initial 6 month term and up to PS575,250 if the full extension option is exercised.

Options: Option to extend 2 x 3 months.

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award C<br/>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 - PSR Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority (neil.dodds1@nhs.net) by midnight on 06/07/2026. 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-06baa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058760-2026
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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£575,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days 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
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION 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
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIMBUSCARE

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