---
title: "Acute services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693e9"
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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-0693e9

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## Summary

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for the provision of acute hospital services, classified under the CPV code 85100000 for health services. This process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically designed for services that cannot realistically be supplied by any provider other than the incumbent. The procurement, described as a limited method without a prior call for competition, is highlighted by its direct award to Medway NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at GBP 403,619,912, was signed on 1st April 2026. This contract, located in the UKJ4 region, reflects a strategic continuation of existing services rather than introducing new providers.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations capable of providing highly specialised acute health services. Although the procurement process was limited to existing providers due to the unique nature of the services required, it underscores the potential for large-scale service agreements within the healthcare sector. Businesses with similar competencies and established relationships in healthcare systems may find value in exploring agile partnerships or niche service provisions that complement such substantial contracts. Understanding the unique operational requirements and regulatory frameworks like the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) could position businesses favourably for future opportunities.

## 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/042171-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £403,619,912 |

## 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 | MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042171-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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