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26 Jun 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the Somerset Cinapsis Tele-derm Project, classified under dermatology services. The process, identified as "CLIN115", involved the provision of teledermatology services aimed at reducing the triage backlog, running from 10th June 2026 to 8th September 2026. The limited procurement method was utilised, awarding the contract directly without prior publication, as it falls outside the scope of typical regulatory requirements. This contract was awarded to ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care Limited with a value of £46,800. Located in Taunton (postcode TA1 5DA), the buyer, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, ensures service continuity and boosts internal capacity to handle growing demands.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telemedicine and healthcare technology, particularly those adept in clinical triage and service delivery via telehealth platforms. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to manage and reduce waiting lists while providing high-quality dermatological care remotely stand to benefit. With public bodies like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust seeking to enhance efficiencies and maintain service quality, businesses that can demonstrate proven capacity and reliability in the health services sector will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. This scenario illustrates a growing market for digital health solutions, offering expansion prospects for businesses engaged in these fields.

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Notice Title

Somerset Cinapsis Tele-derm Project

Notice Description

Provision of insourcing Teledermatology Services.<br/>To reduce existing triage backlog. The supplier will support teledermatology cases requiring review, advice and guidance and/or onward referral.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided:
This insourcing provision is limited to the clinical triage of existing Cinapsis cases. It is to address the current backlog.
This is a remote service using the Trusts CINAPSIS system. Clinicians will review the available images and referral notes and either follow the Trust's onward pathways or return cases to primary care with documented recommendations, advice and guidance.
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 expected to be PS46,800.00
The contract dates are 10/06/2026-08/09/2026.
This is a new service with a new provider.

Procurement Information

Framework direct award for a short term contract with an existing supplier to ensure service continuity and support for waiting list reduction whilst the Trust embeds plans to increase internal capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060316-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS OPERATIONS T/A XYLA ELECTIVE CARE

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