Provision of Endoscopy Procedures
A Contract Award Notice
by SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £480K
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 19 Mar 2025
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Somerset: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton






1 buyer
- Somerset NHS Trust Taunton
1 supplier
- Somerset Surgical Services Weston Super Mare
Description
The aim of this contract is the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the endoscopy waiting list.
Total Quantity or Scope
The contract will specify a 12-point minimum procedure list which could include the following procedures: • gastroscopy (1 point) • flexible sigmoidoscopy (1 point) • colonoscopy (2 points) Procedures will be diagnostic (except polypectomy).The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process CThis is a call off contract and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is £480,000.00The contract dates are 01.04.25-31.03.26
Award Detail
1 | Somerset Surgical Services (Weston Super Mare)
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Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
Legal Justification
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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 31 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 31 March 2025 via email to servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.The decision makers were: Service Director – Surgical Care No conflicts of interest were declared among decision makers.The key criteria were weighted as follows:30% quality and Innovation30% Value15% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability15% Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice10% Social valueQuality and value are the most important factors to ensure a high quality, safe and effective service can be provided to as many patients as possible to minimise waiting times.The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria:The existing supplier is an established surgical services provider with a proven track record, and they are highly likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04ef3a
- FTS 010216-2025