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AWARDEDProcurement notice · Somerset NHS Foundation TrustRef ocds-h6vhtk-0668bc
Provision of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Endoscopy Services
The aim of the contract is predominantly to cover colonoscopy.<br/><br/>The procedures will be diagnostic (except polypectomy, see below) and patients will be from the endoscopy waiting list and the list for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP).
Independent House Fifth Avenue, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0HF, United Kingdom
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Lots
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£65,000
Bids Received
1
Bids per Lot
1
Limited competition: at least one lot received only a single bid.
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
£65,000
initial term
1
single bid — no competition
SOMERSET SURGICAL SERVICES LTD
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard100%(price)
Government spending data: This supplier has received £1,924,724 in 46 payments (over £25k) from NHS England (2017-09-30 to 2023-07-31). View full payment history →
Key Dates
Published
12 March 2026
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
-
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
26 February 2026
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Notice Amendments
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Amendment 1
Change (VI.3): 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 24 March 2026 via email to …@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: Programme Manager, Somerset Bowel Cancer ScreeningNo 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. → This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.The contract award date was 16.04.26The dates between which the services are intended be provided are 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be £65,000There were no representations and no declared conflicts of interest.
Procurement Details
Method
Limited — the buyer invited chosen suppliers
Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Route to market
Direct award
Main category
Services
Category
Surgical hospital services
Delivery location
UKK23
Buyer Reference
CLIN059
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)