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title: "Provision of Endoscopy Procedures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Endoscopy Procedures

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef3a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Endoscopy Procedures" has been conducted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, UK. This contract falls under the "Surgical hospital services" category, specifically targeting the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the waiting list. The procurement method employed is a limited, direct award under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, which does not fall within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded on 1 April 2025, commenced on this date, and will terminate on 31 March 2026. The contract's value is set at £480,000, and the process is now at the tender update stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in surgical and hospital services, particularly those capable of delivering endoscopy procedures. Companies possessing a strong track record in healthcare service provision, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like Somerset Surgical Services Ltd—who have been awarded this contract—are in a favourable position to compete in similar tenders. The key criteria for the award included quality, innovation, value, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value, highlighting the importance of these elements for any business seeking to engage in future procurement processes with the NHS or similar health authorities.

## Notice

The aim of this contract is the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the endoscopy waiting list.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the endoscopy waiting list. 

The contract will specify a 12-point minimum procedure list which could include the following procedures: 
* gastroscopy (1 point) 
* flexible sigmoidoscopy (1 point) 
* colonoscopy (2 points) 

Procedures will be diagnostic (except polypectomy).

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C
This is a call off contract and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is PS480,000.00
The contract dates are 01.04.25-31.03.26

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 31 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021128-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 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 | £480,000 |

## 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 | SOMERSET SURGICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 09:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021128-2025
- 19 Mar 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010216-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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