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30 Jul 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has finalised the awarding process for a contract concerning the provision of Abdominal Hernia Repair and Carpel Tunnel Hand Surgery, situated in Gloucestershire, UK. This procurement falls within the health services industry category and was completed under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the typical Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement was concluded as an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026 and commenced on 1st April 2026, spanning two years with an option to extend for an additional year. The buying organisation involved is NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, supported by Independent Health Group Ltd as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering surgical solutions for hernia repairs and carpal tunnel surgeries. Companies that can deliver these services may find the project appealing despite its zero guaranteed financial value, as the contract offers reimbursement based on activity, providing a channel for revenue dependent upon service delivery. Additionally, established healthcare providers might experience growth by expanding their operations within the NHS framework under local tariff conditions. Businesses aiming to engage in this sector should possess expertise in healthcare delivery and an understanding of NHS operational procedures for optimal collaboration and growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Abdominal Hernia Repair and Carpel Tunnel Hand Surgery

Notice Description

Abdominal Hernia Repair and Carpel Tunnel Hand Surgery

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) do not apply. This is a zero-value contract and is awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependent upon the activity delivered. Therefore, this notice outlines a total contract value of PS0.01. The services are contracted using local tariffs which provide good value for money. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 for a period of 2-years, with an option to extend for a further 1-year period. This is an existing service and the provider is an existing provider of Provision of Abdominal Hernia Repair and Carpel Tunnel Hand Surgery to the ICB.

Options: Contract can be extended for a further 1-year period.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072296-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

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