This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing the award of a contract for the provision of microsuction services to private patients in the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. This procurement falls under the 'services' category of the healthcare industry, specifically classified as medical practice and related services. The procurement method used is a limited procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition, conforming to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract announcement was made on 24th July 2026, with a standstill period for provider representations ending at midnight on 6th August 2026. The contract, valued at £117,060, is set for 12 months with an optional 12-month extension and has been awarded to Expert Microsuction Ltd, following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C.

This tender presents an opportunity for medical service providers specialising in ear care and related health services to understand the competitive standards set by existing providers. Businesses operating in the Northumberland and North Tyneside regions, particularly those with the capacity to deliver specialised medical services to private patients, may find business growth prospects by aligning with the procurement standards. While the selection process for this specific contract is complete, understanding the criteria and the PSR guidelines can position similar service providers for future opportunities in healthcare services procurement. The focus on consistent standards and the scope for contractual extensions make it a compelling prospect for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NH2534 Provision of Microsuction Services to Private Patients

Notice Description

Provision of microsuction services to private patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of microsuction services for private patients within the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

The period of the contract is 12 months with an option of a further 12 month extension. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

The period of the contract is 12 months with an option of a further 12 month extension.

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 PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.<br/><br/>The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070389-2026
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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE 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
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
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
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERT MICROSUCTION

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d378-2026-07-24T15:06:08+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-24T15:06:08+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d378",
    "description": "Award Decision makers:<br/>Director of Private Healthcare - Private Patients<br/>Business Development Manager - Corporate<br/><br/>No conflicts of interests identified.<br/><br/>The basic and key criteria rationale used was that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "C456433",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "NH2534 Provision of Microsuction Services to Private Patients",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85120000",
            "description": "Medical practice and related services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Provision of microsuction services to private patients.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Provision of microsuction services for private patients within the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.<br/><br/>The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.<br/><br/>The period of the contract is 12 months with an option of a further 12 month extension. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.<br/><br/>The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.<br/><br/>The period of the contract is 12 months with an option of a further 12 month extension.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "100"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "100"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC21"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.<br/><br/>The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard."
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "070389-2026-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-185235",
                    "name": "Expert Microsuction Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-139599",
            "name": "Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Northumbria House, Unit 7 & 8 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park",
                "locality": "North Shields,",
                "region": "UKC21",
                "postalCode": "NE27 0QJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Hannah Dimmick",
                "email": "hannah.dimmick@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "07",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-185235",
            "name": "Expert Microsuction Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Expert Microsuction Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "27 Holme Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "locality": "Newcastle Upon Tyne",
                "region": "UKC",
                "postalCode": "NE6 4PS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-139599",
        "name": "Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "070389-2026-1",
            "awardID": "070389-2026-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 117060,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-24T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}