---
title: "Provision of insourced ENT Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05546b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of insourced ENT Services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05546b

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law, involved the confirmation of a contract award for the "Provision of Insourced ENT Services". This process falls under the category of surgical hospital services and aims to provide additional ENT elective capacity for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. The procurement followed the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, a competitive process not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded on 26th September 2025 to 18 Week Support Ltd, an SME based in London, with services scheduled from 1st November 2025 through 31st October 2026. The open procedure method was utilised, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for third-party organisations specialised in ENT and surgical services to expand their business within the health sector. Companies with the capability to reduce patient waiting times through efficient service delivery and those with robust quality and cost management systems are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The contract offers potential for a 12-month extension, allowing successful bidders to solidify their presence and potentially secure additional contracts. Organisations capable of fulfilling electronic and written submission requirements are particularly advantaged in engaging with the NHS and its supply chain opportunities.

## Notice

ENT outpatient appointments and surgery to be performed by a third-party organisation within Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital (Insourcing).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is to provide Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (the "Head Provider") with additional ENT elective capacity to assist in the reduction of waiting times for patients and supporting elective recovery. - a statement that this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process; and The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS500,000 This is an existing service. The contract has been awarded to a new provider. The contract is due to commence on 1/11/2025 for a period of 12 months.

Options: 12 month extension option

Renewal: Optional extension: 1 x 12-months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067603-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## 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 | 18 WEEK SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067603-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035503-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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