---
title: "Outsourced Elective Activity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f700"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# Outsourced Elective Activity

Buyer: STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f700

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## Summary

The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (buyer) has announced an intention to award a contract for outsourced elective services to Circle Health Group Limited. This contract falls under the hospital and related services category (CPV 85110000) and is part of a limited procurement process with no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, aims to support the Trust in meeting national standards, improving access, and reducing health inequalities. Located in Stockport, the key contact for queries is Susan Rigby.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services to engage with the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and establish a relationship that can lead to further contracts. Companies possessing innovation, quality services, and an ability to collaborate effectively are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Circle Health Group Limited, demonstrated significant contributions to service efficiency and sustainability, making this contract valuable for those looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Intention to award a contract for outsourced elective services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: Circle Health Group Limited. There is no guaranteed level of activity under the contract. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 up to 31st March 2026. Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: Quality and Innovation - The supplier has provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards and have sufficient capacity to continue to do so as required. Value - The supplier has delivered the service within national payment guidance for the current contact and has a proven record of working well with the FT. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure a safe an effective service and has committed to continuing to do so. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current contract has supported the FT in meeting national standards, providing appointment times outside of core office hours, providing greater choice to patients and is able to continue to do so where required. Social Value - The supplier has provided a local solution to capacity restraints at the FT, enabling patients to be seen sooner. No conflicts of interest have been declared.

### Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010536-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK2 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Offerton |
| Westminster constituency | Cheadle |
| Delivery location | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 18:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010536-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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