Standard Acute Contract

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located in Dorchester, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the title "Standard Acute Contract". The contract falls under the services category in the orthopaedic services industry. The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice indicates that the contract will run from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2027, with an option to extend until 31 March 2029.

The procurement method used is the PSR Direct Award Process B, a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in orthopaedic services, particularly those with experience in activity-based contracts, where providers are paid set prices for delivered activities. Although this particular contract has been awarded to Standard Health Limited, an existing provider, future similar opportunities may arise that can help other businesses to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

Companies with strong operational capabilities and those that can deliver high-quality, efficient orthopaedic services would be well-suited to participate in such procurement processes.