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Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ENT Tier 2 Community Services." The initiative focuses on services in the healthcare industry, specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services, and is situated in Stockport, UK. As per the preliminary market engagement notice dated 16 July 2026, potential suppliers are invited to participate in this tendering process, which is conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). A key milestone in this planning phase includes a scheduled engagement on 28 July 2026, with the contract period anticipated to begin on 1 April 2027 and conclude on 31 March 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering audiology or ENT services. Companies eligible to participate, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can tap into this sector, fostering business growth through government contracts. By broadening their service scope or increasing their client base, businesses can leverage the potential stability and long-term benefits that arise from servicing a reputable organisation like the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ENT Tier 2 Community Services

Notice Description

Pre market engagement via the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)

Planning Information

Contract ref C459048 in Atamis to view the PME document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067029-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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