Elective Inpatient and Day Case Surgery and Associated Outpatient and Diagnostic Services to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

The procurement process overseen by the NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board involves the award of a contract for elective inpatient and day case surgery, as well as associated outpatient and diagnostic services. The services will be provided by Ramsay Health Care UK Limited across locations in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire, with a starting date of 1 April 2024 and a duration of five years, concluding on 31 March 2029. This contract, published following a direct award, falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is associated with hospital and related services under the CPV code 85110000.

The award decision was finalised by the BSW ICB Board on 1 May 2024, and the procurement method employed was limited, bypassing the need for prior publication. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the health services sector, particularly those offering capabilities in general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, spinal surgery, plastic surgery, and urology. Companies like Ramsay Health Care UK, which already have an established presence and infrastructure in the healthcare service industry, are well-positioned to leverage their expertise and operational capacity to support the NHS in delivering high-quality healthcare services.

This contract not only ensures continued service provision in the region but also underlines the importance of maintaining patient choice and service value, presenting growth and partnership opportunities for reliable service providers within the healthcare landscape.