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28 Jul 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract without prior publication to Spire Healthcare Limited for the provision of General Surgery Procedures, aimed at reducing the existing waiting list. This procurement falls under the industry's healthcare services category, with specific reference to surgical hospital services. The contract decision was made using the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and aligns with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £746,971, is expected to run from 20th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. It is of great relevance to the East of England, specifically within the UKH16 region, and has already reached the award stage as of 28th July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale healthcare providers who specialize in surgical services and have the necessary capabilities to deliver high-volume and urgent medical procedures. The absence of a prior competitive tender process underlines the need for established providers capable of meeting urgent healthcare demands swiftly. Businesses that already possess a strong track record within NHS frameworks or similar regulatory settings stand well-positioned to gain from such procurement processes, not only in securing contracts but also in enhancing their service portfolios within the public health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Spire Healthcare General Surgery Procedures

Notice Description

Delivery of General Surgery Procedures to reduce the waiting list

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of General Surgery Procedures to reduce the waiting list.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the urgent process. The contract will run from 20/07/26 to 31/03/27, with a value of PS746,971.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Heath Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071014-2026
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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN 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
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIRE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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