Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - ERCP

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the insourcing of Clinical Support Services - ERCP, classified under Gastroenterologist services. The procurement falls under the services category and is part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, specifically using Direct Award Process C. org Ltd trading as Medcareworld.

The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and runs until 31st December 2025, with a possible extension of an additional three months. The total contract value, including the extension, is estimated at £72,000, and the services will be delivered at the sites of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those experienced in supplying gastroenterologist-related support.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Medcareworld, which deliver specialised services, are well-suited to benefit from such procurement processes. By leveraging their focused expertise and existing operational strategies, healthcare service providers can enhance their growth and expand their footprint within the healthcare sector, especially by participating in contracts that replicate existing service provisions and are not subject to broader competitive tendering. This direct engagement method underscores the importance of maintaining high service standards and fulfilling key performance indicators effectively.