Insourced Healthcare Services

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with North Bristol NHS Trust, is planning a procurement for "Insourced Healthcare Services" focused on the health and social work services category. This tender aims to enhance the delivery of the Trust's elective services by sourcing external healthcare providers to operate within their existing facilities to improve patient access, reduce waiting times, and enhance the efficiency of services. Located in Bristol, the procurement currently is in the planning stage and follows an open procedure, with the notice last updated on 29th September 2025.

Suppliers interested in participating must make submissions via SAP Ariba by 10th November 2025, and the enquiry period ends on 5th October 2025. The contract awards are expected by 5th January 2026, with the contract starting on 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2028. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services to integrate into the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on supporting elective services at a well-established NHS Foundation Trust.

Companies with robust solutions for enhancing healthcare delivery efficiency, particularly those offering insourced models, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expansion. As the tender is conducted through an open and accelerated procedure, it allows all qualified suppliers to participate. This offers an opportunity for experienced healthcare providers with a track record of successful collaborations with public health institutions to contribute to and benefit from enhanced service delivery frameworks within the NHS setting.