Sub-contract for the Provision of Clinical Services

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage for a sub-contract concerning the provision of clinical services. This contract relates to the support and delivery of Urgent Treatment Centre services at Deal Hospital and Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, within the community health services category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The standstill period commenced on the 19th of March 2025, with representations to be made by 1st of April 2025. The awarded contract, worth £3,389,952 GBP, was signed with Channel Health Alliance Limited on the 19th of March 2025. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical services and community health services, especially those capable of extending and sustaining urgent treatment centre operations.

Large healthcare providers with experience in delivering high standard clinical support services are ideally suited to compete for such contracts. The involvement of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust ensures robust oversight and substantial growth potential for successful contractors engaged in servicing the health needs of East Kent. The potential to expand contract terms further supports stable, long-term business collaboration.