---
title: "Provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05085f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05085f

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has recently concluded the procurement process for the provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures in Taunton. This contract falls under the surgical hospital services category and has been conducted through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which is outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded contract is valued at £72,000 and covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement process is now at the award stage with Nuffield Health Taunton named as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business opportunities within the healthcare services sector, particularly for organisations specializing in surgical services and hospital facility management. Businesses well-suited for such contracts include those with expertise in operating theatre operations and the provision of specialised medical equipment and staff. Being a sizeable contract within the public sector, it offers the potential for sustained growth and stability to businesses capable of meeting the outlined service requirements. The preference for a direct award indicates a need for proven, reliable providers who can offer specialised, high-quality healthcare services without the need for a broader competitive process.

## Notice

Provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures using the Authority owned HoLEP laser machine to treat Urology patients with prostate symptoms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is the provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures using the Authority owned HoLEP laser machine to treat Urology patients with prostate symptoms.

An award has been following the direct award process A
This maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is PS72,000.00
The contract dates are 01.04.25-31.03.26 with the option to extend for 1 x 12 months

This is an existing service with an existing provider

### Procurement Information

An award has been following the direct award process A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017310-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £72,000 |

## 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 | NUFFIELD HEALTH TAUNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017310-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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