Contract between Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) ICB as lead Commissioner and West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust (WSFT) for the provision of Acute services

The procurement process involves a contract modification under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), between the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board and West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Focused on the provision of Acute services, this contract falls under the Health services industry category. The main procurement category is services, and the jurisdiction is the UKH14 region, specifically West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

The procurement is in the contract modification stage with the amendment detailing the final agreed ERF figures for the 2024-25 period, effective from 1st March 2025. The contract was signed on 4th January 2022, with no conflicts of interest declared, and involves a financial commitment of £658,356,264. The payment is a pass-through from NHSE funding.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in acute and hospital services. Companies that are experienced in providing comprehensive healthcare solutions would find this procurement appealing, given the significant investment and the strategic partnership with an established NHS trust. Large-scale healthcare providers and entities already engaged with the NHS framework would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth and expansion.

Creating synergies with public health entities could result in substantial business advancements in the evolving landscape of integrated health care services.