---
title: "Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2b5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-17"
---

# Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services

Buyer: BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2b5

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## Summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services," with a focus on surgical hospital services. The engagement is set in the North West of England, specifically in Blackpool, and the procurement is categorised under services in the healthcare industry. Initial milestones have been set, with a significant due date for the specification proposal via Atamis on 28th November 2025. This process aims to inform a business case development under the Provider Selection Regime, and while it is not yet a call for tender, it signals forthcoming procurement activities.

This preliminary market engagement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in surgical hospital services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality insourcing solutions for cardiac theatre services. With a procurement value of £500,000, it creates a conducive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate and compete. The projected contract period is from 2nd February to 31st May 2026, offering a medium-term engagement ideal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in healthcare provisioning within central government frameworks.

## Notice

Premarket engagement for Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services under Provider Selection Regime

### Planning Information

Proposal to the specification via Atamis. For full details please log in to Atamis via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome 
This process is to inform the development of the business case and does not guarantee a future procurement opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074497-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY3 8NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Layton |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074497-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074497-2025
  17th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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