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title: "National Framework Agreement for On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions."
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions.

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9924466-9939-4c41-bc64-f9dba11e2513

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a National Framework Agreement focused on On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions, valued at £56 million. This open procedure, initiated with an Invitation To Tender (ITT) in three distinct lots, allows UK public bodies to quickly procure essential medical services and efficiencies. The tender period concluded on 25th September 2017, with the contract period starting on 13th November 2017 and lasting until 12th November 2021. The procurement falls under the hospital services category, classified as CPV code 85111000, and locations include the United Kingdom and several other regions worldwide.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in surgical and medical capacity solutions. Companies that can provide either on-site capacity without capital equipment or enhancements through infrastructure upgrades are likely to be well-positioned to compete successfully. Additionally, businesses that demonstrate capabilities in pathway redesign and implementation will find themselves directly aligned with the needs of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as it seeks innovative solutions to improve efficiency in healthcare delivery.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service has introduceda new commercial Framework Agreement which will allow UK public bodies to procure on-site surgical andmedical capacity solutions. This will enable Participating Authorities to act quickly in realising efficiencies. This Invitation To Tender (ITT) was offered in 3 lots: Lot 1 On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions (with no provision of capital equipment or infrastructureupgrades) Lot 2 On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions (including provision of capital equipment and/orinfrastructure upgrades) Lot 3 Pathway Redesign and Implementation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aab35ec-04eb-4cf3-8ebc-0d5e9c837681 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHCARE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK; SHS PARTNERS SURGICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2017 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aab35ec-04eb-4cf3-8ebc-0d5e9c837681
- 29 Aug 2017 at 07:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8ca8a46-ab57-4690-bd3d-48d8c797fbbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aab35ec-04eb-4cf3-8ebc-0d5e9c837681
  14th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8ca8a46-ab57-4690-bd3d-48d8c797fbbd
  29th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f71c8f5f-8cf3-4530-8898-49d6a8aca9dc
  The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at www.nhssourcing.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17e522a1-dfc3-4654-97ea-27869dfe1f2a
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f7112f5-bbe4-4d81-9b02-c902eeb29ba1
  OJEU Award Notice

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