Outsourcing of surgical services

The procurement process led by MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST involves the outsourcing of surgical services, particularly orthopaedic and vascular procedures, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, awarded to Spire Healthcare Limited, covers the period from 2nd February 2025 to 31st December 2025, with an indicative lifetime value of £83,040. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication due to regulations outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The related services are to be delivered primarily in Warrington, Wrexham, and Macclesfield within the UKD6 region. The contract process is now in the award stage, having been finalised on 9th September 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, specifically those specialising in surgical outsourcing.

Companies with expertise in managing orthopaedic and vascular procedures can benefit from engaging with NHS trusts looking to manage waiting list demands. Such contracts offer a pathway for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Spire Healthcare Limited to expand their service offerings and footprint within public healthcare service provision. The limited procurement method encourages companies that can swiftly and efficiently provide the required specialist services to participate in future opportunities under similar regimes.