---
title: "Provision of Orthopaedic Insourced Outpatient Appointments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d093"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d093.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-01-16"
---

# Provision of Orthopaedic Insourced Outpatient Appointments

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d093

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of orthopaedic insourced outpatient appointments under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £27,020.00, is aimed at reducing patient waiting times by offering outpatient appointments on weekends specifically at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UKK23. The contract runs from 18 January 2025 to 10 July 2025, with an optional six-month extension. This contract was awarded without prior competition under a framework agreement, highlighting its strategic importance and urgency. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of January 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical specialist services, particularly those focusing on orthopaedics. The nature of the contract—providing weekend outpatient appointments—lends itself well to companies with flexible staffing and service provision capabilities. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency, reliability, and specialised knowledge in orthopaedic services are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future. Given the focus on reducing patient waiting times, this contract enables providers to showcase their efficiency in delivering high-quality medical services within tight timelines.

## Notice

Provision of Orthopaedic outpatient appointments at Musgrove Park Hospital, weekends only, to reduce patient waiting times.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a RM6276 Framework call off contract for the provision of orthopaedic outpatient appointments. 

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement without competition.

The lifetime value of the contract is anticipated to be PS27,020.00

The contract shall commence on 18 January 2025 until 10 July 2025 with one 6 month extension option.

This is a new service with a new provider.

Options: 1 x 6 months

### Procurement Information

This is a Workforce Alliance RM6476 Framework direct award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001505-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,020 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MODALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85121283 - Orthopaedic services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001505-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mmodalitycommunityservices.com
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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