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 has completed the procurement process for the "Elective Inpatient and Daycase Surgery and Associated Outpatient and Diagnostic Services". This service falls under the Hospital and related services category, with the Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited being the supplier. The services will be delivered from the PPG Surgical Centre in Devizes and PPG Hospital in Emersons Green.

The procurement utilised a direct award procedure in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, starting from 1 April 2024 and running for five years until 31 March 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers seeking to engage with the NHS as it covers a range of specialties including general surgery, orthopaedics, and gynaecology. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those already experienced in supplying to public health sectors, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, facilitating growth through stable, long-term partnerships.

The contract, which prioritises patient choice in its award criteria, offers a valuable opportunity for businesses keen on expanding their healthcare services within the UK regions specified.