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title: "Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Including James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust) Acute Services Contract 2026 - 2031"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069550"
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published: "2026-05-11"
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# Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Including James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust) Acute Services Contract 2026 - 2031

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069550

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## Summary

The NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board has completed the award stage for a significant contract titled "Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Acute Services Contract 2026 - 2031." This contract pertains to the health care services industry and covers a wide range of acute services across Norfolk and Waveney, providing comprehensive geographical coverage. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime as outlined in the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This direct award contract, effective from 1 April 2026, spans five years with the possibility of a three-year extension. The services will be delivered across multiple locations, including NHS regions UKH15 and UKH16, with key services such as A&E, Ambulance Services, and Community Services included. The overall contract value, including potential extensions, is approximately £11.8 billion.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for large healthcare service providers, particularly those already operating extensive acute service networks. As the contract is awarded without a prior competitive call for competition, opportunities for new business entries are limited initially. However, suppliers with complementary service offerings might engage through possible contract modifications during its term. Given the scale and scope of the contract, businesses equipped to handle large-scale health services with experience in acute healthcare delivery stand to benefit significantly, especially if additional service needs arise during the contract's duration. The decision to utilise a direct award indicates a preference for continuity in service provision, favouring providers who can demonstrate reliability and the capacity to integrate further health services seamlessly.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of the complete range of acute services across Norfolk and Waveney. These are provided from sites across Norfolk and Waveney ensuring geographical coverage and adequate patient access for all residents and visitors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of the complete range of acute services across Norfolk and Waveney. These are provided from sites across Norfolk and Waveney ensuring geographical coverage and adequate patient access for all residents and visitors. Services commissioned include; Accident and Emergency Services (Type 1 and Type 2 only) (A+E) Acute Services (A) Ambulance Services (AM) Cancer Services and/or Radiotherapy Services (CR) Continuing Healthcare Services (including continuing care for children) (CHC) Community Services (CS) Diagnostic, Screening and/or Pathology Services (D) End of Life Care Services (ELC) Mental Health and Learning Disability Services (MH) Mental Health and Learning Disability Secure Services (MHSS) NHS 111 Services (111) Patient Transport Services (non-emergency) (PT) Urgent Treatment Centre Services (including Walk-in Centre Services/Minor Injuries Units) (U) The contract is awarded effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 (5 years initial term) with an option for a further extension of up to an additional 3 years. The contract value is PS1,156,334,000 (excluding spec comm) for 2026/27. The contract also includes specialised services with a value of PS248,754,499 for 2026/27. The full award value for the term plus optional extension and associate values is PS11,808,074,446 (this excludes expected annual adjustments based on changes to NHS Payment System Unit Prices and NHS Cost Uplift Factor for Local Prices). NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board are awarding the contract named within this notice under the Direct Award A process which is outlined within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The provider named in this notice is being awarded the contract as the nature of the service means there is no realistic alternative to the existing provider(s). The ICB may wish to introduce additional services during the lifetime of the contract ("Contract modifications"). Such contract modifications will be considered where additional requirements are similar and or complementary to the services already included in the specification, at any given time. Such expansion would be by the addition of services commissioned by the Authority as named in the Contract Notice. To this end, after the award of contract, there is a possibility that the contract may be varied as allowable in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Options: The contract is awarded effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 (5 years initial term) with an option for a further extension of up to an additional 3 years.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042835-2026 |
| 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 | 11 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 | £11,808,074,446 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK & NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042835-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:999999-2099:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.norfolkandsuffolk.icb.nhs.uk/

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