East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Acute Services

The public procurement process discussed here involves the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board in their role as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Acute Services," falls under the health services industry category, specifically focusing on acute services. This process is located in the regions of UKH14 and UKH34, encompassing areas like Ipswich and Colchester.

The current stage of procurement is a contract modification under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, indicating an update rather than a new tender or initial award. A significant modification included a "Recurrent pay uplift" with a contract duration of 1080 days. The original contract was signed on the 1st of August, 2022, with an overall value of £1,860,397,563 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the health services sector to engage with the NHS, particularly those capable of accommodating modifications such as pay uplifts. Large organisations, like the East Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which already serve as suppliers, stand to benefit from ongoing engagement and expanded service scope. Businesses adept in providing essential acute healthcare services and those with the infrastructure to support large-scale NHS contracts would be well-suited to compete in this procurement environment.

Additionally, firms with flexibility to adapt to evolving contract conditions could leverage this tender to foster long-term growth and collaboration with the NHS.