Preoperative Assessment Insourcing Support

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the award process for the procurement titled "Preoperative Assessment Insourcing Support," within the health services industry category. The procurement aimed to address a backlog of preoperative assessments across General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, and Urology, targeting adult patients at ULTH outpatient sites in UKF3 region (East Midlands). The contract, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involves a 3-month support period with an option for a 12-month extension.

Key decision makers included Leah Chilengwe, Becky Briggs, and Damian Carter, with the award date being 11th January 2025 and a contract value of £20,000. This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing preoperative assessment support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like ICS Operations Limited (also known as Xyla Elective Care), which secured this contract, are well-suited to compete due to their agility and specialised capabilities.

The limited procurement method, involving a competitive process under a framework, allows capable providers to demonstrate their expertise in addressing healthcare backlogs efficiently, thereby fostering business growth and expanding their portfolio within the NHS framework.