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title: "Somerset Cinapsis Tele-derm Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be27"
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buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Somerset Cinapsis Tele-derm Project

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be27

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the Somerset Cinapsis Tele-derm Project, classified under dermatology services. The process, identified as "CLIN115", involved the provision of teledermatology services aimed at reducing the triage backlog, running from 10th June 2026 to 8th September 2026. The limited procurement method was utilised, awarding the contract directly without prior publication, as it falls outside the scope of typical regulatory requirements. This contract was awarded to ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care Limited with a value of £46,800. Located in Taunton (postcode TA1 5DA), the buyer, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, ensures service continuity and boosts internal capacity to handle growing demands.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telemedicine and healthcare technology, particularly those adept in clinical triage and service delivery via telehealth platforms. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to manage and reduce waiting lists while providing high-quality dermatological care remotely stand to benefit. With public bodies like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust seeking to enhance efficiencies and maintain service quality, businesses that can demonstrate proven capacity and reliability in the health services sector will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. This scenario illustrates a growing market for digital health solutions, offering expansion prospects for businesses engaged in these fields.

## Notice

Provision of insourcing Teledermatology Services.
To reduce existing triage backlog. The supplier will support teledermatology cases requiring review, advice and guidance and/or onward referral.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided:
This insourcing provision is limited to the clinical triage of existing Cinapsis cases. It is to address the current backlog. 
This is a remote service using the Trusts CINAPSIS system. Clinicians will review the available images and referral notes and either follow the Trust's onward pathways or return cases to primary care with documented recommendations, advice and guidance.
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 expected to be PS46,800.00
The contract dates are 10/06/2026-08/09/2026.
This is a new service with a new provider.

### Procurement Information

Framework direct award for a short term contract with an existing supplier to ensure service continuity and support for waiting list reduction whilst the Trust embeds plans to increase internal capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060316-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 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 | £46,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICS OPERATIONS T/A XYLA ELECTIVE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060316-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://icsassessments.co.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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