Insourcing of Clinical Services - Dermatology

The procurement process undertaken by James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, focuses on the urgent insourcing of Clinical Services in Dermatology. Classified under hospital services, this contract falls within the services category. Due to unforeseeable circumstances involving a sudden shortage of clinical staff, the contract was awarded through a limited procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, avoiding the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Portland Clinical Ltd is the chosen provider, with the contract starting on 11th July 2025 and ending on 10th July 2026, setting precedence for the Trust's immediate operational needs. This contract presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in providing urgent and high-quality clinical services, particularly in Dermatology. Businesses experienced in working under pressure to mobilise services swiftly would find this particularly suited to their capabilities.

Organisations looking to expand their services within the NHS framework, especially those with a track record of addressing patient safety and quality of care, can benefit from engaging in contracts of a similar nature. This process underscores the critical role that strategic, experienced suppliers play in the healthcare sector, particularly under circumstances demanding immediate response and action.