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Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS

NHS Shared Business Services Limited · Dacorum, East of England

NHS Shared Business Services Limited is planning Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS. It is a framework for other health and social care in Dacorum.

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Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    Planning Notice · 15:38

    View notice

  2. Next

    2027

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

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About this tender

In brief

NHS Shared Business Services Limited is planning Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS. It is a framework for other health and social care in Dacorum. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £1,500,000,000. It is split across 3 lots. The tender notice is expected around 1 July 2027.

Find a Tender published it on 4 November 2025. The notice number is 070931-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d.

Summary of the contracting process

Currently in the planning stage, this procurement relates to a comprehensive framework agreement expected to be formally announced on 2nd July 2027. The framework aims to support NHS and Social Care organisations through various service lots, including insourcing and outsourcing of clinical services, as well as medical imaging and reporting services. Potential bidders should note that participation requires registration through the SAP Ariba portal with a valid DUNS number.

The estimated total value of the contract is GBP 1.5 billion over four years, highlighting the strategic significance and extensive scope of this procurement. Ideal candidates will be those proficient in delivering flexible and innovative clinical solutions, either insourcing clinicians into NHS facilities or providing outsourcing services.

The procurement method is designed to encourage diverse solutions, providing a robust platform for growth through collaborative engagements with NHS SBS and its approved organisations.

The notice in full

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intend to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.

Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework.

These organisations, for the purpose being a principal to the framework agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 are identifiable on the list of Approved Organisations and may be added to from time to time.

Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ The potential lotting structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Insourcing of Clinical Services Lot 2 - Outsourcing of Clinical Services Lot 3 - Medical Imaging and Reporting Services We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be sufficient weighting on these elements in the tender.

Lots (3)

  1. 01

    Insourcing of Clinical ServicesPlanned

    To support Approved Organisations in delivering clinical services by supplying on-site clinical staff who work under the Trust's governance, using its facilities and systems, utilising spare, out-of-hours capacity, typically at weekends and evenings to support the reduction of waiting lists. This model helps address capacity gaps, reduce waiting lists, and maintain continuity of care without outsourcing the entire service.

    Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 .

    For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement.

    The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.

  2. 02

    Outsourcing of Clinical ServicesPlanned

    To enable Approved Organisations to commission external organisations to deliver clinical care off-site or independently under a defined contractual arrangement. This approach supports capacity expansion, elective recovery, and access to specialist services while transferring operational responsibilities to the provider. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice.

    The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ).

    Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot is a reintroduction of Outsourced Clinical Services SBS/20/NL/ZPS/9383.

    Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.

  3. 03

    Medical Imaging and Reporting ServicesPlanned

    To provide high-quality, timely, and clinically governed diagnostic imaging and reporting services that support Approved Organisations in delivering accurate diagnostics across a range of modalities. Services can be insourced, outsourced, or facilitated depending on the commissioning needs. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice.

    The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ).

    Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot shall superseed the Reporting Services: Teleradiology SBS10228 Framework Agreement.

    Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified
Lots
3

Procedure

Notice type
Planning Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£1,500,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
070931-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d
CPV code
85111000 - Hospital services; 85112200 - Outpatient care services; 85121100 - General-practitioner services; 85121200 - Medical specialist services; 85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services; 85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services; 85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services; 85121231 - Cardiology services; and 24 more
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

NHS Shared Business Services Limited is based in Dacorum. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Dacorum
Town
Hemel Hempstead
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Electoral ward
Adeyfield East
Constituency
Hemel Hempstead
Region
East of England
Sub-region
South West Hertfordshire
Area
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Category
Services
Address
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7AH · East of England · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS

When will the Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS tender open?

NHS Shared Business Services Limited's notice expects the tender to be published around 1 July 2027. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS contract worth?

The estimated value is £1,500,000,000, split across 3 lots.

Who is the buyer for Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS?

NHS Shared Business Services Limited, based in Dacorum, East of England.

How do I bid for Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS?

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