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01 Jul 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust awarding a contract for cardiology services, specifically for Cardiology Consultant PAs, to be provided by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHNHT). The services aim to enhance outpatient capacity at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, located in the region UKK13. The contract falls under the health services industry category and has been conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The process used the Direct Award A method, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 1st July 2026, with services set to commence on the 1st April 2026 and remain active until the 31st March 2029, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The awarded contract's total potential value is £199,230.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses possessing expertise in healthcare services, particularly in cardiology. The direct award to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust highlights the demand for specialised and highly skilled providers in the local area. Businesses within the healthcare sector, especially those able to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver high-quality consultant services, can benefit from such opportunities. SMEs with a focus on healthcare consultancy or specialised medical services may find particular growth prospects in similar future procurements by demonstrating the ability to meet specific local health service needs, as demonstrated in this process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cardiology PAs provided to GHFT by OUFNHST

Notice Description

Cardiology Consultant PAs provided by Oxford Hospital to GHFT in order to provide sufficient capacity for patients to access consultant outpatient clinics based at Gloucester Royal Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for additional capacity for Cardiology Consultant PAs to provide outpatient support for patients at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This notice is am intention to award a contract under the PSR Direct Award A process and the total potential value of the contract is PS199,230

This is an existing service. The service will be live from the 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 with the ability to extend by up to 2 years.

Procurement Information

Due to the nature of the services being provided, Oxford University Hospitals were able to provide the required skill set within the local area. Therefore Direct Award A was applied to this contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061820-2026
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

85121231 - Cardiology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,230 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS 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
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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