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The procurement process for the "C&C ACCOTS Service" is being managed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This service falls under the healthcare industry, specifically involving services provided by medical personnel. The procurement method is a direct award, in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
This notice, dated 18th December 2025, serves as an intention to award the contract to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust for the provision of Adult Critical Care Coordination and Transfer Services in the Midlands region. The contract is currently at the award stage. Interested parties have until 6th January 2026 to submit any representations to the decision makers at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located in Leicester, United Kingdom.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services or those aiming to expand into healthcare coordination and transfer services. Companies equipped with the capability to coordinate patient transfers, triage, and decision-support could find promising prospects in this contract. Furthermore, businesses that can manage intra and interregional transfers, especially those that can handle surges in demand, would be well-suited to contribute to this scheme.
The focus on improving performance management and productivity may also appeal to businesses that prioritize efficiency and high-quality service delivery.
Provision of Adult Critical Care Co-ordination and Transfer Service (ACCOTS) is an NHSE commissioned service for the Midlands region providing coordination, triage, decision-support and transfer of critically ill patients between hospitals for escalation to specialist care, repatriation and for capacity reasons. It is primarily focused on intra region transfers but is capable of delivering inter regional transfers and have the ability to surge capacity when the Adult Critical Care (ACC) service is under pressure. The ACCOTS Service will deliver agreed performance management targets and achieve improved productivity. Additional information: This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 06/01/2026. the contract has not yet been formally awarded this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR<br/><br/>Award decision makers in this process include<br/>Dan Bromley-Category Manager<br/>Kat Rennalls-Category Assistant<br/>Paige Johnstone-Contracts Manager<br/>Michelle Graham-Service Lead<br/>Dan Barley- Group Head of Finance<br/><br/>There were no declared conflicts of interest. Representations should be sent to daniel.bromley2@nhs.net
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