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07 Jul 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Vascular Services, conducted by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage and is now complete. This service falls under the industry category of hospital and related services, specifically within the region designated as UKD in the United Kingdom. A direct award was chosen under the Provider Selection Regime's process C, justified by the expiration of an existing contract and the decision to replace it with minimal changes in the contracting arrangements. The contract was signed on 30th June 2026, with Independent Vascular Service Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £307,947, following a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition.

This tender presents viable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality vascular services. Companies that are already operating in this sector or seeking to expand their service offerings could find significant growth opportunities by competing in similar limited procurement processes in the future. The procedure highlights the importance of maintaining high standards in service provision to fulfil contractual obligations effectively. Businesses with capabilities in the healthcare industry, especially those familiar with public procurement in the health sector, would be well-suited to explore contracts of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vascular Services

Notice Description

Vascular Services. A decision to award a contract for Vascular Services under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The following conditions have been met to justify direct award process C: * the relevant authority is not required to follow direct award processes A or B * the term of an existing contract is due to expire and the relevant authority proposes a new contract to replace that existing contract at the end of its term * the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably from the existing contracting arrangements * the relevant authority is of the view that the existing provider (or group of providers) is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vascular Services. A decision to award a contract for Vascular Services under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The following conditions have been met to justify direct award process C: * the relevant authority is not required to follow direct award processes A or B * the term of an existing contract is due to expire and the relevant authority proposes a new contract to replace that existing contract at the end of its term * the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably from the existing contracting arrangements * the relevant authority is of the view that the existing provider (or group of providers) is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

Procurement Information

Vascular Services. A decision to award a contract for Vascular Services under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The following conditions have been met to justify direct award process C: * the relevant authority is not required to follow direct award processes A or B * the term of an existing contract is due to expire and the relevant authority proposes a new contract to replace that existing contract at the end of its term * the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably from the existing contracting arrangements * the relevant authority is of the view that the existing provider (or group of providers) is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063833-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£307,947 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT VASCULAR SERVICE

Further Information

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