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The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of Adult Critical Care Co-ordination and Transfer Service (ACCOTS) to United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This service, focused on the Midlands region, aims to enhance the coordination and transfer of critically ill patients within hospitals. This awarding process is guided by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 exempted.
The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and the standstill period ends on 5 January 2026, during which representations can be made to the decision makers. This contract provides business growth opportunities for healthcare service providers, especially those with expertise in patient transfer and coordination in critical care environments. The service demands robust logistical capabilities and the ability to manage inter and intra-regional transfers efficiently.
Businesses that specialise in medical personnel services and those capable of meeting performance management targets in healthcare settings are likely to find this tender suitable. The limited procurement method, employed without prior publication, suggests a focus on specialised capabilities and regional expertise for this critical healthcare service.
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 05/01/2026. 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/>Jade Mall-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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