Electives - Trauma and Orthopaedic

The public procurement process concerns a contract modification notice related to the provision of elective trauma and orthopaedic services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procuring entity is the NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, with the contract awarded to Sulis Hospital Bath. The services fall within the hospital services industry category, specifically for surgical hospital services, and are intended to expedite treatment for patients who choose to be treated out of county, thereby helping to reduce elective wait lists.

Situated in the South West region (UKK1), the contract started in August 2023 and is set to conclude in March 2026, with a modification extending it by 12 months, as of April 2025. The total adjusted value of the contract is £2,120,000, classified under a PSR, separate from Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in hospital and surgical services.

Sulis Hospital Bath, an SME located in Bath, has been actively engaged in the contract to provide these essential healthcare services. Businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those with experience and capacity in providing elective surgeries and managing patient preferences, are well-suited to tackle such contracts. The extended contract signifies a commitment to ongoing service delivery, offering enhanced opportunities for suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with NHS entities, thus fostering business growth within the competitive healthcare sector.