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27 Jul 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process concerns the NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, which has engaged in a contract award for Elective Acute Health Care Services. The buying organisation, NHS Surrey & Sussex ICB, based in Lewes, has concluded the process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement belongs to the services sector, focusing on hospital and related services within the UKJ2 region. The contract was awarded to Epsomedical Ltd and is valued at £20,532,986 per annum, commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. This was achieved through a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, indicating its strategic significance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth in the health care services sector, particularly for independent sector providers capable of delivering elective acute services. Companies with expertise in hospital and related services may find this contract especially promising, considering its significant budget and strategic importance. Businesses that excel in quality service delivery, as evidenced by the patient choice quality criterion, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Moreover, providers looking to expand in the UKJ2 region have a notable opportunity with NHS organisations that are actively seeking partnerships through direct award methods.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Elective Acute Health Care Services

Notice Description

Epsomedical Ltd is an Elective Acute contract. It was procured under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 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 PS20,532,986 (per annum PS10,266,493. 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. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Option to extend contract by 1 year.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d44b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070787-2026
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
£20,532,986 £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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

EPSOMEDICAL LTD (NVM

Further Information

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