Cambridgeshire Coroners - Direct Award B awards.

The procurement process conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council, a regional authority located in Huntingdon, centred around the direct award of contracts for medical specialist services under the Provider Selection Regime B. This process falls within the services category and was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, underlining its limited procurement method. The direct award stage was completed, with contracts awarded for the period from 23 April 2025 to 28 May 2025.

The service locations included regions UKH11 and UKH12. The process adhered to the CELEX legal basis, with no additional award criteria beyond Patient Choice, indicating a focus on quality over price. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer high-quality patient care.

The nature of the direct award process reduces competitive pressures, making it an attractive opportunity for expert service providers already established in the region, such as those in Cambridge and Norwich. The successful suppliers included Dr D Riddington, Dr K Khadjooi, and Dr T Gilbert, indicating that specialised practitioners could effectively leverage similar opportunities to expand their contracts and client bases with public authorities like Cambridgeshire County Council.