Secondary care - acute, emergency and elective care

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, has reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 1st April 2025. The contract pertains to "Secondary care - acute, emergency and elective care" services, classified under Hospital and related services (CPV: 85110000), and will be delivered in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly area, specifically in the region of UKK30. This direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 was granted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, with an initial contract value of £511,631,000 for the first year, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for one year.

The procurement method was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with the guidelines set out in the directive. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those equipped to provide acute, emergency, and elective care or related support services. Large-scale enterprises, such as existing hospital trusts or organisations with capabilities to deliver comprehensive healthcare solutions, would be best positioned to compete or collaborate in such procurement processes.

The direct award nature indicates a stable demand for specialised healthcare services in the region, allowing businesses a chance to leverage local opportunities and facilitate sector growth within the NHS framework.