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TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2026 at 08:09

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has undertaken a procurement process for "Cardiology Insourcing" under the Health Care Services category, aimed at reducing patient waiting times through a contract for surgical and diagnostic services. This procurement process was conducted without a call for competition, following the Provider Selection Regime. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026, with the awarded contract having a lifetime value of £123,776. The awarding process, which included an intention to award notice, began with a standstill period starting on 24th July 2026, allowing representations by providers until the end of this period. The procurement was managed and awarded by a multidisciplinary team at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, with Elective Services Ltd selected as the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in cardiology services and aiming to enhance NHS patient service delivery. Companies that focus on surgical and diagnostic capabilities, possess experience in managing waiting times, and offer innovative solutions for healthcare challenges would find this contract advantageous. It's a strategic opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter or expand in the healthcare procurement space, given the emphasis on integration, sustainability, and social value within the procurement criteria. Businesses with the capacity to deliver quality healthcare outcomes and improve access can leverage this opportunity to establish a foothold in the UK healthcare market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cardiology Insourcing

Notice Description

Cardiology Insourcing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for Cardiology Insourcing. To provide a surgical and/or diagnostic service for patients. To reduce patient waiting times for the local population.

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS123,776. It is a 6 month contract. Service scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 24th July 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d275
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073953-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTIVE SERVICES

Further Information

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