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NH2534 Provision of Microsuction Services to Private Patients

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:48

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24 Jul 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust procured microsuction services for private patients. The work covers patients in the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas and falls within medical practice and related services. The requirement is for a provider to deliver microsuction as a healthcare service to the Trust’s private-patient population. The selected supplier, Expert Microsuction Ltd, is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and is identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise. The service is specific to microsuction rather than general ear, nose and throat provision, so relevant suppliers are those with the clinical capability and operational arrangements to provide this treatment across the stated areas. The Trust is the buyer and the service is delivered within its geographical area of responsibility.

The procurement has reached award and contract stage. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust selected Expert Microsuction Ltd, following one bid. The contract was signed on 24 July 2026 and is valued at £117,060. The contract period is 12 months, with an option for a further 12-month extension. The route was the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process Option C, using a limited procedure without a prior call for competition. The stated basis for selecting the existing provider was that it was satisfying the original contract and was likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Quality and cost were both recorded as evaluation criteria, each described as 100. Representations were due by midnight on 7 August 2026. The lot is marked cancelled in the procurement record.

This award demonstrates established demand for microsuction services for private patients within Northumberland and North Tyneside, delivered through a healthcare provider rather than a broad general-services contractor. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable experience delivering microsuction safely and consistently, suitable clinicians and facilities, and the capacity to serve patients across both areas. The outcome also shows the importance of evidence from an existing contract: the stated reason for selection was satisfactory performance and confidence that the provider could meet the proposed requirement. Suppliers should therefore be able to evidence reliable clinical delivery, continuity of service, patient-focused arrangements and performance against agreed standards. An SME has been selected, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist provider rather than only by a large healthcare organisation.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074566-2026
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

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
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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