Insourcing of ENT Services

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the insourcing of ENT services under the SBS framework, now reaching the contract award stage. This contract, identified by the OCDS ID `ocds-h6vhtk-04110a-004364-2025`, involved a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, targeting the health services industry within the UKG22 region. The contract was valued at £200,000 and was signed on 13th January 2025.

The main contracted supplier is Outpatient Network Limited, based in Coventry, which commenced operations as of the contract signing date. This tender opportunity can foster significant business growth for companies specialising in insourcing healthcare services. Businesses engaged in providing comprehensive clinical support, particularly in health services and those that can leverage NHS facilities effectively during out-of-hour periods, will find this tender highly beneficial.

SMEs like the awarded supplier, Outpatient Network Limited, are well-suited to compete in this space, expanding their market reach and enhancing their service portfolio through such contracts. The procurement process emphasizes value-for-money criteria, focusing on price competitiveness, thereby opening doors for businesses that can offer efficient, cost-effective health service solutions.