GP with extended roles provision of rapid access chest pain clinics

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of rapid access chest pain clinics, to be delivered by General Practitioners with Extended Roles. This tender pertains to the cardiology services industry and covers locations in the UK mainly within the region of Ashford, Kent. The procurement is already at the award stage, with key details confirmed on 2nd April 2025.

The contract period begins on 1st April 2025 and will last for twelve months. This procurement follows Regulation 7 (Direct Award Process A) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, indicating it is a direct award to an existing provider without competition, due to the specific nature of the required services. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in health care services, specifically those capable of quickly mobilising to provide specialist cardiology assessments.

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on cardiology and related support services, and that can demonstrate a capacity for maintaining high-quality patient care, would be well-suited for such opportunities. The awarded contract will support business growth by enabling firms to secure a stable, year-long engagement with a prominent NHS trust, ensuring consistent and predictable revenue streams.