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

The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) is set to award a contract for elective inpatient and daycase surgery services, alongside associated outpatient and diagnostic services, to Circle Health Group Limited. This contract, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, includes services provided at Ridgeway Hospital and Bath Clinic, focusing on specialties such as General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Ophthalmology. The procurement method was limited, with the contract following a direct award process due to specific regulatory frameworks.

The award decision was completed and approved by BSW ICB Board on 1 May 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2024 with a duration of five years, expiring on 31 March 2029. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for healthcare service providers capable of delivering hospital and related medical services. Companies with robust capabilities in surgery and diagnostic service provision, especially those experienced in Orthopaedics, ENT, and Urology, are well-positioned to capitalise on this contract.

As the contract's procurement excludes competitive bidding processes, businesses with established relationships or participants in the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) have an added advantage. This offers a stable long-term partnership with NHS regions, allowing for sustained collaboration and potential expansion into additional service areas.