---
title: "Acute Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# Acute Services

Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693db

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## Summary

This public procurement process pertains to the awarding of a contract for Acute Hospital Services, facilitated by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, a body governed by public law situated in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the Health services category, specifically classified as CPV 85100000. This procurement follows a limited method without the prior publication of a call for competition, as executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the Executive Management Committee playing a significant role in the award decision. The contract was effectively signed on 1st April 2026, and its completion was formally confirmed on 7th May 2026. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, identified as a small and medium enterprise (SME), is the awarded supplier, providing services in the UKJ4 region.

This tender provides a distinct opportunity for businesses that are capable of offering Acute Hospital Services where the procurement process primarily targets existing services with no realistic alternative providers. The award procedure, limited to a specific provider due to the nature of services, suggests that business growth can be achieved for those firms already positioned to deliver specific health services on a substantial scale, capitalising on contracts that do not involve competitive tendering. While this scenario may limit opportunities for new providers within competitive markets, it highlights significant avenues for growth for existing service providers like Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. The contract's substantial value at £320,824,511 further underscores the potential for developing long-term service commitments and stability within the health sector for these providers.

## Notice

Acute Hospital Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Acute services are to be provided. An award has been made following PSR Award A - Regulation 7 This is an existing service and an existing provider

### Procurement Information

This is a main Acute hospital contract, there are no other suitable providers that can take on this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042145-2026 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £320,824,511 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042145-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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