--- title: "NH2534 Provision of Microsuction Services to Private Patients" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d378" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d378" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d378.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d378.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-07-24" --- # NH2534 Provision of Microsuction Services to Private Patients Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d378 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d378) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d378.json) ## Summary Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing the award of a contract for the provision of microsuction services to private patients in the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. This procurement falls under the 'services' category of the healthcare industry, specifically classified as medical practice and related services. The procurement method used is a limited procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition, conforming to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract announcement was made on 24th July 2026, with a standstill period for provider representations ending at midnight on 6th August 2026. The contract, valued at £117,060, is set for 12 months with an optional 12-month extension and has been awarded to Expert Microsuction Ltd, following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C. This tender presents an opportunity for medical service providers specialising in ear care and related health services to understand the competitive standards set by existing providers. Businesses operating in the Northumberland and North Tyneside regions, particularly those with the capacity to deliver specialised medical services to private patients, may find business growth prospects by aligning with the procurement standards. While the selection process for this specific contract is complete, understanding the criteria and the PSR guidelines can position similar service providers for future opportunities in healthcare services procurement. The focus on consistent standards and the scope for contractual extensions make it a compelling prospect for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector. ## Notice Provision of microsuction services to private patients. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of microsuction services for private patients within the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The period of the contract is 12 months with an option of a further 12 month extension. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The period of the contract is 12 months with an option of a further 12 month extension. ### 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 PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 06/08/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070389-2026 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jul 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 | £117,060 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | NORTH SHIELDS, | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EXPERT MICROSUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070389-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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