---
title: "HCA International Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067802"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# HCA International Ltd

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067802

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## Summary

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to HCA International Ltd for providing health services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This direct award contract, valued at £936,213.15, covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting a limited procedure approach. The procurement stage is now complete following the contract's formal award on 30th March 2026. The services include outsourced specialist orthopaedic surgical services aimed at enhancing the clinical capacity across a range of specialties in Watford, UK, under the primary category of health services.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare industry to gain insights into the procurement standards valuing service quality, cost-effectiveness, and provider experience. Other large healthcare firms with a track record of delivering similar specialist services and aligning with national performance targets may find opportunities for future collaborations or competitive bids. The nature of the contract indicates a demand for flexibility and capacity to meet service demands, suggesting potential areas of growth for businesses specialising in healthcare management and service delivery.

## Notice

The existing provider has fully satisfied the original contract and is expected to deliver the proposed contract to a sufficient standard (100%).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Notice of Intent to Award Contract Direct Award Process C

The Trust intends to award a contract to an existing provider to deliver additional clinical capacity across a range of specialties on an activity-based basis. There are no set minimum or maximum activity limits. This arrangement will help ensure the Trust meets service demands, performance targets, and provides care to the residents it serves.

Outsourced Services Include:
Specialist Orthopaedic surgical services

Contract Value: PS76,919.67 (lifetime value)

Contract Duration: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2028, with an option to extend for 1 additional year

Options: +1 Extension

### Procurement Information

This notice confirms the intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The standstill period begins the day after publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be submitted to the decision makers by 13th April (midnight) at:
Email: bailie.curtis@nhs.net and charlene.clark1@nhs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045825-2026 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 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 | £936,213 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD18 0HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Vicarage |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HCA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 14:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045825-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029185-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk
- https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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