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title: "Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-08-06"
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# Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology

Buyer: NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582db

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## Summary

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB) has completed the award stage of a contract for the provision of consultant-led, elective care services in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and utilised the Direct Award B process, which does not require a prior call for competition. Acting on behalf of SSOT ICB, the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit facilitated the procurement. The contract, active from 1st July 2025 until 31st March 2027, is valued at £748,021, covering outpatient care services in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire (regions UKG23 and UKG24).

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale healthcare providers, especially those able to deliver patient choice-driven services, as demonstrated by the successful award to Medefer Limited. Firms specialising in outpatient care and with accreditation in quality service delivery in line with ICB standards can particularly benefit. Engaging in such specialised contracts can bolster a business's portfolio, enhance service offerings, and ensure alignment with evolving health service procurement regulations in the UK. The contract's focus on elective, consultant-led care services encourages providers with expertise in managing and delivering such services to leverage their capabilities for business growth.

## Notice

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB followed the Direct Award B process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, with CPV Code 85112200-9 (Outpatient care services).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for Direct Award B Process for the Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology for Staffordshire and Stoke - on - Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB followed the Direct Award B process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of Consultant Led, Elective Care Services - Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology with CPV Code 85112200-9 (Outpatient Services). The Direct Award B process involves awarding a contract to provider(s) where the services offered by the Provider are deemed Patient Choice, and the number of providers is not restricted by the relevant authority. The Provider has undergone the ICB Accreditation Process and passed all requirements. The contract is dated 01 July 2025 to 31 March 2027. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is PS748,021 based on the ICB approved Indicative Activity Plan but excluding Endocrinology which will be determined in year. These are new services with an existing provider.

### Procurement Information

Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Direct Award B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046685-2025 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £748,021 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0BF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112200 - Outpatient care services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046685-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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