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title: "WSFT - Clinical Support - Insourcing Dermatology"
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# WSFT - Clinical Support - Insourcing Dermatology

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbbf6bf5-017a-4439-a4e5-8a44530c385b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking to enhance its clinical capacity through the provision of insourced dermatology services. The contract, titled "WSFT - Clinical Support - Insourcing Dermatology," is classified under the dermatology services category with the CPV code 85121282. This selective procurement was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, following the tender stage. The contract period is from 2nd August 2025 to 31st July 2027, covering services in the East of England, particularly around Bury St Edmunds. The award was made to Health Now Limited, with the total value of the contract amounting to £148,755 GBP, and the award was published on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies specialising in healthcare services, especially those with expertise in dermatology, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance businesses' market presence and enable them to collaborate with prestigious clients like the NHS, thereby increasing their credibility and potential for recognition in the public health sector. The contract's scope to support outpatient consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, especially in reducing wait times and improving service accessibility, aligns with current healthcare service demands.

## Notice

Provision of insourced dermatology services to support additional clinical capacity within the trust. The service provides specialist dermatology clinicians to deliver outpatient consultations, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care, helping to reduce waiting times, address service backlogs and improve patient access to dermatology services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e8aebb-0f6d-4a4c-aa8b-f26ff3c1e5f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,755 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH NOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e8aebb-0f6d-4a4c-aa8b-f26ff3c1e5f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e8aebb-0f6d-4a4c-aa8b-f26ff3c1e5f7
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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