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title: "FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL COVER FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE BEDS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b81c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL COVER FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE BEDS

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b81c

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is the buying organisation for the contract titled "FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL COVER FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE BEDS". This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically hospital services, and is located in the UKH16 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the procurement method described as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This intention to award is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, yet to be formally awarded, has a term of one year, following an award process tailored for specific criteria. Key dates include the announcement date on 18th June 2026, with the details of a standstill period mentioned for post-announcement actions.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity for businesses providing primary healthcare services, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by the involvement of Vida Healthcare Limited, a small to medium enterprise, as the supplier. Companies experienced in delivering general medical services to patients in intermediate care settings, particularly those familiar with the NHS frameworks, are well-suited to compete. The opportunity allows businesses to establish or expand their footprints in public healthcare service provision, leveraging existing skills while adhering to specific regulatory frameworks like the PSR. With the procurement focusing on maintaining continuity in healthcare delivery, participating businesses can expect to enhance their service portfolios and client base.

## Notice

The aim of this service is to provide primary care general medical services to patients in an NHS bed with care at the specified care home, for up to 30 patients at one time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this service is to provide primary care general medical services to patients in an NHS bed with care at the specified care home, for up to 30 patients at one time. 

Award Process C followed

Term of contract 1 year

### Procurement Information

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057585-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIDA HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057585-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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