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INTENTION TO AWARD - PSR ROUTE C - WSFT - Clinical - Functional Gut Clinic

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust · tenderUpdate

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 22:47.

Opportunity overview

Provision of management and medical services in the Functional Gut Clinic on behalf of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust<br/>This contract provides for the provision of expert consultant-led neuro-gastroenterology diagnostic services and clinical management for the Trust. The service encompasses the delivery of specialist medical diagnosis and treatment planning, alongside comprehensive clinical governance oversight and performance monitoring through outcome auditing.<br/><br/>In addition to clinical delivery, the provider will deliver strategic management services to support the growth and efficient operation of the gastroenterology unit. This includes professional advisory on service expansion, collaboration with third-party healthcare stakeholders, and the development of marketing and promotional initiatives to support patient engagement and service awareness. The provider will work in partnership with the Trust’s Medical Director to ensure integrated, high-quality care pathways and the delivery of a long-term growth plan for upper and lower gastrointestinal services.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Classification

  • CPV85121251 — Gastroenterologist services

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-060ee4
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85121251
Description
Gastroenterologist services

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
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Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Old Value

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As per the PSR direct award process, the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract, delivering a good service, with no quality concerns and good outcomes and has very good feedback from patients and are likely to satisfy the new contract, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract. The decision to award has been made by Emily Diplock and there is no conflict of interest.Written representations should be sent to tenders@wsh.nhs.uk.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 Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 23:59. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

New Value

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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 CThis contract was awarded on the 6th February 2026 for an initial 3 year term and subject to continued satisfactory provider performance and the ongoing requirements of the Trust can be extended for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months each (2 x 12 months) taking this contract to a maximum term of 5 years with the latest possible expiry being the 5th February 2031the estimated value of this contract is £425,000 (~£85,000 per year )

Where

Section
VI.3.0.1

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-FTS-5703

Identifier

Legal Name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Street Address
Hardwick Lane
Locality
Bury St Edmunds
Region
UKH14
Postal Code
IP33 2QZ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1284713000

Roles

buyer

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bury St Edmunds · UKH14 · IP33 2QZ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 006791-2026award, contract ·
  2. 006833-2026tenderUpdate ·
  3. 012025-2026tenderUpdate ·