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Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust · award, contract

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Opportunity overview

Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist<br/>Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and<br/>ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.

Awarded to

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The Surgical Consortium Ltd

Matched by exact name
Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
13 Mar 2026
Award ID
023304-2026-1
Status
active
Identifier
13198012
Location
Chelmsford, UKH31, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85111300 — Gynaecological hospital services
  • CPV85121210 — Gyneacologic or obstetric services

Lots

  • The following line should be included: ‘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 16 February 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’<br/><br/>You should provide an address (which could be an email address) where written representations should be sent.<br/><br/>You must:<br/>- include details of the award decision-makers;<br/>- note any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed; and<br/>- include a statement explaining the relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision, the rationale for the relative importance of the key criteria, and the rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria.<br/><br/>Sample wording: 'Conflicts of interest identified among [group/committee/officer]: [number]. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. [Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.]'<br/><br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is awarding a contract following <br/>Further Competition<br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Award. The awarding of this contract is <br/>subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. <br/>For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 <br/>do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>2. Contract Title and Reference<br/>Title: Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract <br/>Reference: ESNEFT 3145<br/><br/>3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of <br/>business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.<br/>The Surgical Consortium - Unit 7, Old Park Farm Main Road Chelmsford CM3 1LN<br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract <br/>relates, including the most relevant CPV code<br/>Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist <br/>Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and <br/>ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.<br/>85111000-0 Hospital Services<br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.<br/>£119,000 ex Vat (£139,000 Inc Vat) <br/>* Subjected to volume on a Zero Commitment Contract<br/><br/>6. The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be <br/>provided<br/>Contract Period: 1 month (12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026)<br/><br/>7. The reasons for the dates referred to in paragraph 6, if that period is <br/>greater than 12 months<br/>Not Applicable<br/><br/>8.Details of the award decision-makers.<br/>Woman’s and Children’s Department followed all routes to source a clinician to <br/>provide the service in accordance with Trust policies and governance.<br/>Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):<br/>Assistant General Manager, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester Hospital – Katie <br/>King<br/>Deputy Associate Director of Operations, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester –Lois <br/>Maskell<br/>Finance Manager – Woman’s and Children’s Colchester Hospital - Kate Goddard<br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting <br/>the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.<br/>Considered by the Division and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations<br/>The Surgical Consortium completed a PSR Further Completion under the RM6281 <br/>Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework <br/>https://workforcealliance.nhs.uk/. The Surgical Consortium were the successful <br/>applicant of the further completion and meet the set criteria.<br/><br/>8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.<br/>None declared.<br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were <br/>managed.<br/>All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed Declaration of interest Forms. 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 (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 16 February 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.<br/><br/>this notification activates the Contract Award Notice after the mandatory 8-day standstill period under the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period concluded at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.Value not stated

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
ESNEFT3145
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85111300
Description
Gynaecological hospital services

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The following line should be included: ‘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 16 February 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’<br/><br/>You should provide an address (which could be an email address) where written representations should be sent.<br/><br/>You must:<br/>- include details of the award decision-makers;<br/>- note any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed; and<br/>- include a statement explaining the relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision, the rationale for the relative importance of the key criteria, and the rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria.<br/><br/>Sample wording: 'Conflicts of interest identified among [group/committee/officer]: [number]. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. [Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.]'<br/><br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is awarding a contract following <br/>Further Competition<br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Award. The awarding of this contract is <br/>subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. <br/>For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 <br/>do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>2. Contract Title and Reference<br/>Title: Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract <br/>Reference: ESNEFT 3145<br/><br/>3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of <br/>business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.<br/>The Surgical Consortium - Unit 7, Old Park Farm Main Road Chelmsford CM3 1LN<br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract <br/>relates, including the most relevant CPV code<br/>Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist <br/>Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and <br/>ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.<br/>85111000-0 Hospital Services<br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.<br/>£119,000 ex Vat (£139,000 Inc Vat) <br/>* Subjected to volume on a Zero Commitment Contract<br/><br/>6. The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be <br/>provided<br/>Contract Period: 1 month (12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026)<br/><br/>7. The reasons for the dates referred to in paragraph 6, if that period is <br/>greater than 12 months<br/>Not Applicable<br/><br/>8.Details of the award decision-makers.<br/>Woman’s and Children’s Department followed all routes to source a clinician to <br/>provide the service in accordance with Trust policies and governance.<br/>Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):<br/>Assistant General Manager, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester Hospital – Katie <br/>King<br/>Deputy Associate Director of Operations, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester –Lois <br/>Maskell<br/>Finance Manager – Woman’s and Children’s Colchester Hospital - Kate Goddard<br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting <br/>the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.<br/>Considered by the Division and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations<br/>The Surgical Consortium completed a PSR Further Completion under the RM6281 <br/>Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework <br/>https://workforcealliance.nhs.uk/. The Surgical Consortium were the successful <br/>applicant of the further completion and meet the set criteria.<br/><br/>8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.<br/>None declared.<br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were <br/>managed.<br/>All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed Declaration of interest Forms. 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 (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 16 February 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.<br/><br/>this notification activates the Contract Award Notice after the mandatory 8-day standstill period under the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period concluded at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85121210
Description
Gyneacologic or obstetric services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH

Delivery Location

Description
ESNEFT Acute Sites

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-FTS-104540

Identifier

Legal Name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Street Address
Colchester District General Hospital,Turner Road
Locality
COLCHESTER
Region
UKH14
Postal Code
CO4 5JL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Commissioning Team
Telephone
+44 1206747474

Roles

buyer
reviewBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
The Surgical Consortium Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-177265

Identifier

Legal Name
The Surgical Consortium Ltd
Id
13198012

Address

Locality
Chelmsford
Region
UKH31
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7379480732

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme

Award information

Award 1
Id
023304-2026-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-177265
Name
The Surgical Consortium Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
023304-2026-1
Award ID
023304-2026-1
Status
active
Date Signed
13 Mar 2026, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · COLCHESTER · UKH14 · CO4 5JL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 018133-2026planning ·
  2. 023304-2026award, contract ·