Outsourcing of Surgical Services

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has entered the Award stage in their procurement process for the "Outsourcing of Surgical Services," focusing on health services within the UKD6 region, which includes Crewe and nearby areas. The contract, awarded under the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023, is particularly exempt from the Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

Following a limited procurement method and urgent award process in line with regulation 14(2) of the PSR Regulations, the contract was signed on 7th August 2025, with its duration extending to 31st March 2026. The indicative contract value is £100,308, and Nuffield Health Limited has been selected as the supplier. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the healthcare sector, particularly for companies specialising in surgical services.

With a primary focus on outsourcing paediatric and adult Ear, Nose, and Throat procedures, organisations with expertise and experience in these medical fields stand to benefit. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Nuffield Health Limited, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of entities well-suited to compete in such tenders where specialised healthcare services are in demand.