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WPL06817 - Dermatology Insourcing

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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20 Oct 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust commissioned a fully managed insourced dermatology service to address elective treatment backlogs. The work covers clinical dermatology, including minor operations, delivered by dedicated weekend teams at the Trust’s sites in Southampton. The supplier is responsible for organising, managing and delivering the clinical activity, and for providing, supervising and managing the personnel needed to meet the agreed outputs. This is a clinical healthcare service rather than a purchase of equipment or construction work. The requirement was identified as a new service. The contract was awarded to 18 Week Support Limited.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to 18 Week Support Limited. The agreement was signed on 20 October 2026. Its value is £2,168,400, including the optional extension. The initial contract period runs from 16 April 2026 to 15 April 2027, with one optional extension, capped at 15 May 2028. The process used a call-off from a framework agreement without a further competition, under the Provider Selection Regime for healthcare services. There was one lot, which is recorded as cancelled in the lot information, although the overall procurement is complete and an active award and contract are recorded. The award criteria were described as those in the framework agreement, with cost weighted at 100%.

For suppliers seeking to compete for this type of requirement in future, the award demonstrates demand for managed clinical capacity to tackle elective dermatology backlogs at an NHS trust. A credible provider would need to organise and deliver dermatology activity, including minor operations and weekend clinics, while supplying, supervising and managing the clinical workforce needed to achieve agreed activity outputs. Experience in delivering services across hospital sites and the operational capacity to mobilise dedicated clinical teams are directly relevant. This procurement was awarded through an existing framework call-off without further competition, so access to an appropriate framework and the ability to meet its terms are important to competing for similar work with this buyer. Cost was the sole stated evaluation basis, making competitive pricing central alongside reliable delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WPL06817 - Dermatology Insourcing

Notice Description

A fully managed insourced clinical Dermatology service, including Minor Operations at University Hospital Southampton Trust sites. The Supplier shall have responsibility for the organisation, management and delivery of the Services, including the provision, supervision and management of all Supplier personnel required to deliver the agreed clinical activity outputs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A fully managed insourced clinical Dermatology service targeting elective dermatology backlogs. Delivers dedicated weekend clinical teams , including Minor Operations at University Hospital Southampton Trust sites. The Supplier shall have responsibility for the organisation, management and delivery of the Services, including the provision, supervision and management of all Supplier personnel required to deliver the agreed clinical activity outputs. This Notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement without further competition. The total estimated lifetime value of the contract including the optional 12 month extension period is PS2,168,400. The contract commences on 16/04/2026 and the initial period expires on 15/04/2027. There is one optional extension available which will not extend beyond 15/05/2028. This is a new service requirement.

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. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078bf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099047-2026
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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,168,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

18 Week Support Limited

Further Information

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