---
title: "ELHT - Max Fax Surgery Outsourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a9b3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-10-07"
---

# ELHT - Max Fax Surgery Outsourcing

Buyer: EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a9b3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, involving the outsourcing of Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery services, is complete. The contract, titled "ELHT - Max Fax Surgery Outsourcing," is designed to support winter pressures and achieve RTT Objectives. This direct procurement was conducted below the competition threshold. The contract's value amounts to £108,000, and it extends from 20th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The service delivery will occur in the UK region, specifically with a focus on surgical hospital services. The award stage is pending final signature, scheduled for 15th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, especially those capable of providing surgical solutions within the aforementioned timeframe. Given the focus on outsourcing surgical services, firms experienced in the healthcare industry or those with expertise in managing and executing healthcare contracts will find this project beneficial for expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver specialised healthcare services may particularly thrive from this procurement, given its suitability criteria for SMEs. The involvement of a large supplier, University of Lancashire Holdings Limited, suggests a collaborative environment for businesses keen on supporting public health initiatives.

## Notice

Outsourcing Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery services to support winter pressures and RTT Objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062935-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 3HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 14:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062935-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062935-2025
  7th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.elht.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uclan.ac.uk/

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