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Planning

18 Sep 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust intends to commission additional elective urology day-case surgical capacity. The service is for low-complexity procedures for appropriately selected, low-grade ASA patients who are waiting for surgery, supporting reduced waiting times and access to treatment. The provider will manage the patient pathway from referral through pre-assessment, treatment, discharge and clinical documentation, including communication with the Trust and the patient’s GP. Delivery must take place outside Trust premises at an established CQC-registered healthcare facility within the Gateshead locality and local health economy, to minimise patient travel and support continuity with existing Trust pathways. The requirement is for services rather than inpatient care, major urological surgery or complex cases requiring admission or enhanced peri-operative support.

This is at the planning stage: an intended approach under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using the Most Suitable Provider Process rather than a competitive tender under the Procurement Act 2023. The buyer expects a future notice on 7 October 2026. The approximate initial contract value is £100,000, with scope to increase for additional funding and capacity. The anticipated contract period ends on 31 March 2027, subject to possible extension. Expected activity is about 50 patient episodes, potentially rising to a maximum of 100. Providers wishing to be considered should express interest by email to ghnt.psr@nhs.net. An expression of interest does not guarantee award, and interested providers may be asked to complete a proportionate questionnaire covering mandatory requirements and the five PSR key criteria.

The requirement is suited to established healthcare providers with operational urology day-case capacity and an appropriate CQC-registered facility in the local Gateshead health economy. Providers will need suitably qualified clinical, nursing and support staff, robust clinical governance, quality assurance and indemnity arrangements, and the ability to deliver safe elective procedures for lower-complexity patients. The service also calls for complete operative and discharge documentation, secure exchange of patient information, and timely activity and performance reporting to the Trust. Suppliers should be able to work within NHS pathways, comply with NHS, CQC, information-governance and statutory requirements, and provide treatment at or below NHS tariff rates without additional uplift or mobilisation costs. They must also be ready to mobilise promptly after award and manage the full patient pathway.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Urology Daycase Outsourcing

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this contract. This Intended Approach Notice is being published in line with Regulation 10 - under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime - PSR) Regulations 2023. (The Most Suitable Provider Process) is being used to commission this service. This notice will be published for at least 14 calendar days as per the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime 2023. To express an interest please contact ghnt.psr@nhs.net Approximate inital contract value PS100,000. This may increase subject to additional funding and capacity requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust requires additional elective urology day case surgical capacity to support the reduction of extended patient waiting times and improve access to treatment for patients currently awaiting surgery. The service will provide additional capacity for low-complexity urology day case procedures undertaken within the Provider's CQC-registered facilities. The Provider will be responsible for managing the patient pathway from receipt of referral from the Trust through to pre-assessment, treatment, discharge and the completion of all associated clinical documentation. The service is intended to support delivery against national elective recovery objectives and local waiting time performance requirements by providing timely access to treatment for suitable patients who have experienced prolonged waits for surgery. The Provider shall: Deliver elective urology day case procedures for appropriately selected low-grade ASA patients. Undertake all necessary pre-operative assessment and preparation. Provide suitably qualified clinical, nursing and support staff to safely deliver the service. Complete operative notes, discharge summaries and all required clinical documentation. Ensure communication of treatment outcomes and discharge information to both the Trust and the patient's GP. Maintain compliance with all applicable NHS, CQC, information governance and statutory requirements. The service excludes: Inpatient procedures. Major urological surgery. Complex patients requiring inpatient admission. Patients with elevated ASA grades or significant co-morbidities requiring enhanced peri-operative support. Long-term follow-up activity where not clinically indicated. The anticipated activity is approximately 50 patient episodes during the contract period, with the potential to increase to a maximum of 100 patient episodes should additional funding and capacity requirements arise. The initial contract period is anticipated to end 31st March 2027 this may be extended subject to additional funding and capacity requirements. The Provider must demonstrate: Existing operational urology day case capacity. Delivery from an established CQC-registered healthcare facility. Appropriate clinical governance, quality assurance and indemnity arrangements. Ability to mobilise the service within two weeks of contract award. Capacity to provide services at or below NHS tariff rates without additional uplift or mobilisation costs. Capability to exchange patient information securely and provide timely activity and performance reporting to the Trust. The service will be delivered from facilities located within the local health economy to minimise disruption to patients, support continuity of care, reduce travel burden and maintain integration with existing Trust pathways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07758d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088736-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121292 - Urologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

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