---
title: "Functional Bowel Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d4b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067d4b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Functional Bowel Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d4b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Functional Bowel Services, managed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, has reached the award stage. This tender, categorised under hospital services, was conducted through a direct award method and is valued at £24,000. The procurement process was completed in Leicester, United Kingdom, with the service contract set to commence on 20 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2027, with potential for a one-year extension. The award is pending, with Securicare (Medical) Limited named as the supplier, and the contract period maximum extent date is 31 March 2028. Key dates include the contract signature planned for 20 April 2026 at the latest.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies or hospital services, particularly those capable of providing specialised bowel services. The direct award method suggests that businesses with a continuous track record in delivering similar services have a competitive advantage. Large enterprises, like Securicare (Medical) Limited, which possess the capacity and resources to meet the tender requirements, are well-suited to compete in this landscape. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector within the UK.

## Notice

Functional Bowel Service provision

### Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award - Process C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031611-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURICARE (MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031611-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031609-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031611-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031609-2026
  7th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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