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title: "Outsourced Cardiology Outpatient Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065362"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Outsourced Cardiology Outpatient Services

Buyer: STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065362

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Outsourced Cardiology Outpatient Services" is conducted by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Stockport, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the health services industry category and aims to outsource consultant-led cardiology outpatient services. The procurement is at the award stage, with the decision made on 12th February 2026. While the contract will commence on 24th February 2026, interested suppliers had until 25th February 2026 to submit representations regarding the award decision. The procurement method employed is limited, meaning the procedure uses award processes without prior competition publication, following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service will run for one year, with an option to extend for up to three years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in cardiology consultancy. With no guaranteed activity levels, agility and innovation are valued qualities for potential suppliers. The selection process prioritises quality, integration, value, and social contribution, offering a comprehensive performance-based assessment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like FCMS (NW) Ltd, which have been awarded the contract, can leverage partnerships with public health entities like Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to enhance their market presence and contribute to community health improvement. This contract invites participation from entities capable of providing superior service, facilitating healthcare access, reducing inequalities, and advancing sustainability in health provision.

## Notice

Outsourced consultant led cardiology outpatient services (most suitable provider process).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust intends to award this contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract is for the provision of outsourced consultant led cardiology outpatient services. The contract does not guarantee any activity levels. This is a new service awarded to a new supplier. It is intended that the contract will commence on 24th February 2026 for a period of 1 year with an option to extend.

Options: Up to a maximum of 3 years

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made in writing to the relevant authority by 25th February 2026 at contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This decision has been made by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. No conflicts of interest were declared during the assessment process. Potential providers were assessed against the following criteria and weightings: Quality and innovation, 40% Value, 30% Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, 10% Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice, 10% Social value, 10% The provider with the highest weighted score was deemed to be the most suitable provider for the purposes of this process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013197-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCMS (NW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 21:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013197-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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