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30 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed a procurement process for General Acute Services awarded to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This contract, valued at £106,708, has been issued under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Direct Award Process A. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The focus of this contract is on health services within the UKH3 region, ensuring high-quality acute care services provided by the existing healthcare provider, which has been adjudged as the only capable provider for these services.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those involved in acute care. Although this specific contract was awarded based on a no realistic alternative provider criterion, understanding the nuances of the Provider Selection Regime and similar future opportunities can guide businesses to strategically position themselves for upcoming tenders. Larger healthcare providers with a proven track record or those looking to expand their footprint in providing essential healthcare services would benefit from monitoring similar procurement processes and being prepared to engage when new contracts become open for competition.

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Notice Title

General Acute Services

Notice Description

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) intends to award a contract for the provision of General Acute Services to the existing provider, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, following Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, acting as the Relevant Authority, is commissioning these services to support General Acute Services. Further details can be found at II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a 12 month contract via under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) do not apply Direct Award Process A to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The provider is an an existing provider of Acute Services to the NHS Essex ICB and wish to provide their patients with a high quality General Acute services and care in accordance with the terms of this agreement and in particular all relevant Guidance and noting that there is an existing provider for the services and that provider is the only capable provider for General Acute Services. The contract commenced on 01st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027. The contract value will be PS106,708 inc VAT.

Procurement Information

NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process A. Decision makers are: - Finance and Performance Approval and Virtual Approval. Conflicts of interest identified among committee: [0], None Declared. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. Recused from that agenda item where the conflict existed. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR Regulation 21 and guidance. Contract value is PS106,708 for a period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c033
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061269-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,708 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20251 years 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
NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

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