General and Acute NHS services to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

The procurement process, conducted by the NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), involved the awarding of a contract for hospital and related services to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This contract pertains to the provision of general and acute services, including urgent/emergency care, elective/daycase, outpatients, maternity, paediatrics, diagnostics, and cancer services at the Great Western Hospital located in the region designated as UKK14. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically healthcare, and was executed through a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without a prior call for competition.

The award, approved by the ICB Board on 1 May 2024, commences on 1 April 2024 and spans a duration of five years, concluding on 31 March 2029, with the contract valued at £1,808,090,000. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large healthcare providers, specifically those capable of delivering comprehensive hospital services. Organisations that possess expertise in urgent and emergency care, elective procedures, and specialised healthcare services like maternity and paediatrics would find this contract particularly suitable.

The direct award process employed in this procurement indicates a preference for established providers already familiar with the service requirements, making it an advantageous prospect for incumbent service providers looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector within the specified regions.