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title: "Outsourced bariatric services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Outsourced bariatric services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595e4

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of outsourced bariatric surgery services aimed at reducing the Trust's patient waiting list. This contract, titled "Outsourced bariatric services," falls under the category of surgical specialist services and is located within Somerset, United Kingdom. As of the latest update on 2nd October 2025, the tender process has moved to the award stage, confirming that SW Healthcare Partnership Limited has been selected under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract commenced on 22nd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 21st December 2025, with an optional extension of up to three months. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime, with the contract valued at £150,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in surgical and healthcare services, particularly those equipped to handle bariatric surgery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative healthcare solutions, integration, and collaboration are especially well-suited to compete due to the importance of quality and integration highlighted in the evaluation criteria. The contract's focus on reducing healthcare inequalities and facilitating patient choice can drive business growth for suppliers offering value-added services. Companies with experience in delivering high-standard healthcare services and effective patient management systems may find this contract aligns well with their strategic goals.

## 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. Additional information: The Trust intends to outsource surgical treatment for bariatric patients in the short-term to reduce waiting lists. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process. The total lifetime value of this contract is approximately PS150,000.00. The Trust does not currently have a contract in place for this service. The Trust has used the selected provider in the past. Contract start: 22 September 2025 Contract end: 21 December 2025

Options: Up to an additional 3 moths

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made by midnight on 18 September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061884-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 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 | £150,000 |

## 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 | SW HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 15:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061884-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054685-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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