Insourced Dermatology OP Services YSTH

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of insourced dermatology services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement process was conducted using the Direct Award C method, and the formal contract award was completed on 30th June 2025. The contract, valued at £150,000 for an initial term of 9 months starting from 1st July 2025, with a potential extension to £200,000 if further extended, involves services to be delivered at the Trust's facilities.

The procurement falls under the service category of dermatology services, with the process managed without prior publication of a call for competition, affirming it outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The key contact for this contract at the Trust is Neil Dodds, based in York. This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in dermatology services to engage with a prominent healthcare institution, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within the medical services industry.

SMEs such as Your Medical Services Limited, who have secured the award, demonstrate that businesses with proven proficiency and capacity to deliver integrated services within a healthcare system are well-placed to compete successfully. The strategic location and the contractual option to enhance patient choice and support local employment further underline the potential for businesses that offer competitive prices and high-quality, reliable service delivery to thrive in similar public procurement opportunities.