--- title: "INTENTION TO AWARD - PSR ROUTE C - WSFT - Clinical - Functional Gut Clinic" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-02-10" --- # INTENTION TO AWARD - PSR ROUTE C - WSFT - Clinical - Functional Gut Clinic Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4.json) ## Summary West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, has announced the awarding of a contract for the provision of management and medical services in the Functional Gut Clinic. The procurement process, categorised under gastroenterologist services, follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under Direct Award Process C as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was officially signed on 6th February 2026, with an initial term of three years and the potential for two additional one-year extensions, making the maximum duration five years. The awarded contract holds an estimated value of £425,000, approximately £85,000 per annum, and includes comprehensive medical services and strategic management to support the expansion and efficient operation of the gastroenterology unit. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in neuro-gastroenterology and strategic healthcare management. The contract requires delivering consultant-led diagnostic services and strategic management to enhance service delivery and patient engagement within the gastroenterology sector. Suitable businesses would ideally have a track record of excellence in clinical governance and experience in collaboration with healthcare stakeholders to drive service expansion. With the potential for long-term partnership and involvement in strategic initiatives, this opportunity is well-suited for firms aiming to establish a significant presence in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Provision of management and medical services in the Functional Gut Clinic on behalf of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust This contract provides for the provision of expert consultant-led neuro-gastroenterology diagnostic services and clinical management for the Trust. The service encompasses the delivery of specialist medical diagnosis and treatment planning, alongside comprehensive clinical governance oversight and performance monitoring through outcome auditing. In addition to clinical delivery, the provider will deliver strategic management services to support the growth and efficient operation of the gastroenterology unit. This includes professional advisory on service expansion, collaboration with third-party healthcare stakeholders, and the development of marketing and promotional initiatives to support patient engagement and service awareness. The provider will work in partnership with the Trust's Medical Director to ensure integrated, high-quality care pathways and the delivery of a long-term growth plan for upper and lower gastrointestinal services. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. ### Procurement Information As per the PSR direct award process, the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract, delivering a good service, with no quality concerns and good outcomes and has very good feedback from patients and are likely to satisfy the new contract, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012025-2026 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 2026 | | 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 2QZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Southgate | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE FUNCTIONAL GUT CLINIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85121251 - Gastroenterologist services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2026 at 15:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012025-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 16:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006833-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006791-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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