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title: "WPL06815 - Endoscopy Insourcing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# WPL06815 - Endoscopy Insourcing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac33

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust involves the awarding of a contract for a comprehensive clinical insourcing service for Endoscopy. The contract, titled "WPL06815 - Endoscopy Insourcing," falls within the medical specialist services industry category and is focused on the region of Southampton, UK, specifically at the Trust’s facilities. The procurement method was limited, conducted through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £2,054,624 excluding VAT for its lifetime, was officially signed on 21 May 2026, with an active service provision period starting from 9 May 2026. This service is integral for supporting elective recovery and reducing patient waiting times, targeting an execution of approximately 2,496 patient procedures annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses providing specialised medical services such as endoscopy. The awarded contract to 18 Week Support Limited indicates a demand for efficient and skilled providers capable of delivering high-quality patient care services. Companies in the medical services industry, with a solid capability in managing healthcare procedures and personnel, would be well-placed to compete in such procurements. Opportunities exist for those able to scale services swiftly and align with the Trust's clinical and operational standards without the need for competition, especially under frameworks that permit extensions until 8 May 2028. Such contracts can be lucrative for growth while contributing positively to public health sector efficiencies.

## Notice

A comprehensive clinical insourcing service for Endoscopy, delivered on-site at Trust facilities to support elective recovery and reduce patient waiting times. The service will utilise two clinical rooms every Saturday and Sunday for an initial period of 52 weeks. The project is estimated to deliver approximately 2,496 patient procedures per year, based on 24 JAG points per full-day room list. The service will provide a full clinical team, including Endoscopists, Lead Registered Nurses, Endoscopy Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants. All services will be delivered under the Trust's CQC registration

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A comprehensive clinical insourcing service for Endoscopy, delivered on-site at Trust facilities to support elective recovery and reduce patient waiting times. The service will utilise two clinical rooms every Saturday and Sunday for an initial period of 52 weeks. The project is estimated to deliver approximately 2,496 patient procedures per year, based on 24 JAG points per full-day room list. The service will provide a full clinical team, including Endoscopists, Lead Registered Nurses, Endoscopy Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants. All services will be delivered under the Trust's CQC registration. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. The lifetime value of the contract is PS2,054,624 excl VAT. The initial contract period is for 12 weeks only with a value of PS237,072 excl VAT, with a start date of 09/05/2026. One or more optional extensions are possible, providing that the ultimate end date does not exceed 08/05/2028. This is a new service and hence a new provider.

Options: One or more optional extensions are possible, providing that the ultimate end date does not exceed 08/05/2028.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052246-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 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 | £2,054,624 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 6YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Shirley |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 18 WEEK SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052246-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.18weeksupport.com
- https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/

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