---
title: "Outsourced bariatric services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bb1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-20"
---

# Outsourced bariatric services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bb1

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for outsourced bariatric services, with the aim of reducing their waiting list. The contract, falling under the healthcare industry's surgical specialist services category, is valued at £150,000. The services required include the Allurion Balloon placement and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, to be carried out within Somerset. This procurement is part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is being managed by the Deputy Director - Surgical. The contract is expected to cover services for up to 20 patients, with a deadline for treating 10 patients by 31 October 2025, and potentially up to an additional 10 by 31 December 2025. Interested parties should anticipate further communication from 14 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in bariatric procedures. Companies capable of efficiently providing these surgical services within Somerset will find a competitive edge. The planned procurement provides a window for businesses to expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and gain a foothold with a reputable public body such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Ideal contenders would be experienced healthcare providers with a strong track record in similar surgical interventions, equipped to meet the deadlines and uphold quality standards in public healthcare provision.

## Notice

Provision of outsourced bariatric surgery to reduce the Trust's waiting list.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of outsourced bariatric surgery within Somerset for up to 20 patients. 10 patients by 31/10/25 and potentially up to a further 10 patients by 31/12/25 (or sooner). Procedures include Allurion Balloon placement and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050342-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 16:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050342-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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