---
title: "NPC Pain Referral Validation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# NPC Pain Referral Validation

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646ab

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract titled "NPC Pain Referral Validation" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This initiative, centered around Medical Hospital Services, aims to reduce the pain management waiting list through validation processes. The procurement process, classified as a limited method and awarded without prior competition, was implemented under urgent circumstances and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £15,000, spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with the primary location being the UKH16 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical services field, especially those specialising in pain management and patient validation processes, to demonstrate their capabilities under expedited conditions. Large-scale providers, such as Norfolk Primary Care, which has been named as the supplier, are particularly suited to fulfill such contracts given the tight timeframe and specific service requirements. Additionally, businesses experienced in agile healthcare service provision and those looking to strengthen partnerships within the UK health sector could find this contract a beneficial platform for growth.

## Notice

To reduce the waiting list for Pain Management through validation to assess if the patient still requires treatment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To reduce the waiting list for Pain Management through validation to assess if the patient still requires treatment. 

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the urgent process. The contract will run from 1/2/26 to 31/3/26, with a value of PS15,000.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Heath Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009864-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 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 | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK PRIMARY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111200 - Medical hospital services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009864-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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