---
title: "Insourcing of Dermatology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06717b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Insourcing of Dermatology Services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06717b

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award of a contract for the insourcing of dermatology services to ICS Operations Ltd, under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract, valued at £420,000.00, will provide clinical capacity for outpatient appointments and minor procedures at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital in the UKK23 region. The procurement method was a direct award based on a framework agreement, a procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract period runs from 1 March 2026 to 30 September 2026, aimed at reducing waiting lists while the Trust increases internal capacity. This contract award falls under the services category and is governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare service provision, particularly those specialising in dermatology. The contract is especially suited for suppliers capable of offering clinical support in dermatology and minor procedures, addressing operational challenges and facilitating service continuity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like ICS Operations Ltd, are well-positioned to take advantage of such direct award contracts as they can rapidly deploy resources and aid in backlog reduction efforts within healthcare settings. Businesses looking to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector may find similar opportunities in supporting NHS trusts with short-term capacity-building initiatives.

## Notice

Provision of Dermatology insourcing capacity. Due to local operational challenges, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust require independent sector support to help with their backlog of long-waiting patients waiting for new dermatology outpatient appointments, and for minor procedures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided; The Supplier will provide clinical capacity to support Dermatology outpatient and minor procedure clinics for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS420,000.00 The contract dates are 01/03/2026-30/09/2026 This is an existing service with an existing provider.

### Procurement Information

Framework direct award for a short term contract with an existing supplier to ensure service continuity and support for waiting list reduction whilst the Trust embeds plans to increase internal capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026302-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 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 | £420,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026302-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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