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27 Jul 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board has confirmed the award of a contract for Elective Acute Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement was conducted through the Provider Selection Regime, Direct Award Process B, which exempts it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, titled "Elective Acute Services - Independent Sector 2026/27," falls under the hospital and related services category. It involves Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd, trading as Ashtead Hospital and North Downs Hospital, as the supplier, delivering services within the UKJ2 region. The contracting period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend by one year. The total contract value is £27,374,426, with an annual allocation of £13,687,213. The contract commenced following a direct award without prior publication based on patient choice quality criteria, with signing completed on 22nd July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare services sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality elective acute care. As this contract was awarded to an existing provider through a direct award process emphasizing quality over cost criteria, it underscores the importance of having a proven track record and the ability to meet rigorous healthcare standards. Companies that specialise in healthcare delivery and possess substantial operational capacity are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Additionally, providers with strategic interests in the South East region of England may find expanded opportunities for collaborative ventures and service provision within the NHS framework introduced by the new regulations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Elective Acute Services - Independent Sector 2026/27

Notice Description

Ramsay Ashtead/North Downs is an Elective Acute contract. It was procured on PSR Direct Award B procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider is an Independent Sector Provider, providing Elective acute health care services This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B (The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 7) The lifetime Value of the contract is PS27,374,426 (per annum PS13,687,213. The contract will start on 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027 with an optional 1 year Extension. This is an existing previous contract with an existing Provider

Options: Option to extend contract by 1 year.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Direct Award Process B. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d44a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070786-2026
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
Large

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
£27,374,426 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 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
NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMSAY HEALTH CARE UK OPERATIONS LTD TRADING AS ASHTEAD HOSPITAL (NVC01) & NORTH DOWNS HOSPITAL (NVC11

Further Information

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