Insourcing of a Cardiac Paediatric Consultant

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Insourcing of a Cardiac Paediatric Consultant." This procurement, falling under the services category with a focus on hospital and related services, involves the provision of a paediatric cardiology consultant for 6 clinics annually. The contract, employing a limited procurement method, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract was awarded to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust on 23 August 2025, with a total value of £20,754. Services are set to be delivered in the regions UKH14 and UKH15. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly large medical institutions capable of offering specialised paediatric cardiology services.

The direct award process indicates that there was no alternative, suggesting a potential demand for similar specialised services. Businesses operating within the healthcare sector, especially those focused on insourcing clinical expertise, could enhance their portfolios by engaging in such offerings, thereby expanding their presence within the healthcare procurement landscape. This opportunity is particularly suitable for organisations equipped with expertise in paediatric cardiology and service delivery in regional clinics.