---
title: "Offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e348"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e348.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Provision

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e348

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## Summary

The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to enhance its healthcare services by awarding a contract for the provision of an offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). This service will operate alongside the existing on-site UTC at the Eastbourne District General Hospital, located in the UKJ2 region. The procurement process falls under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and was finalised through a direct award process. Key dates include the formal contract awarding on 7th November 2025. The procurement focuses on general-practitioner services, categorised under the main procurement category of 'services'. The awarded contractor is South Downs Health and Care Limited, chosen to assist in reducing emergency department congestion and improving patient flow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in providing general-practitioner services and managing urgent care facilities. Organisations with expertise in healthcare delivery and patient management systems will find growth potential through participation in this procurement. Small to medium-sized enterprises, like the awarded supplier, are particularly well-placed to deliver innovative solutions given the specific operational challenges. These improvements not only support the healthcare infrastructure but also provide a platform for business expansion within the public sector framework.

## Notice

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) is seeking to procure a provider to deliver a high-quality, accessible, and clinically safe offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) to work alongside the on-site UTC, located close to Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH), to support ED deflection, reduce avoidable ED attendances/overcrowding, and improve patient experience and flow.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) is seeking to procure a provider to deliver a high-quality, accessible, and clinically safe offsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) to work alongside the on-site UTC, located close to Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH), to support ED deflection, reduce avoidable ED attendances/overcrowding, and improve patient experience and flow. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement 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 or Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 1st December 2025. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR.

### 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority. 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/004844-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Conquest |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH DOWNS HEALTH AND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 13:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004844-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 13:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074769-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074755-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.esht.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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