---
title: "NHS Acute Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dce"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067dce.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# NHS Acute Services

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dce

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NHS Acute Services contract has been completed by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located in Dorchester, United Kingdom (region UKK2). The contract was awarded through the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process A, under the Health Care Services category. The total contract value is approximately £680,700,000, including a potential one-year extension. The contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This contract was awarded through limited procurement methods, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition, and is governed by the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for entities involved in providing acute health services, given its substantial contract value and duration. Large healthcare organisations with the capability to deliver comprehensive NHS Acute Services would be well-suited to engage with this contract. The awarded contract is intended to meet regional healthcare needs and supports strategic growth for service providers in this industry. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was the successful supplier, showcasing the potential for well-established healthcare bodies to secure valuable government contracts in the health services sector.

## Notice

The services to be provided for under this contract are NHS Acute Services
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS680,700,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are NHS Acute Services
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS680,700,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

### Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031869-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £680,700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031869-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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