Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (Framework Reopening)
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Suppliers
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Lots
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Published
12 Jun 2026
Description
The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. The Framework has two Lots. Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment. Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider. Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical Royal Colleges. This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply. Further 'Intention to Award' notices will be published as and when new Providers are appointed.
Scope
- Reference
- F/098/CS/25/IB
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 8511110085111200851113008511132085111400851115008511220085121200851212108512122085121230851212318512123285121240851212508512125185121252851212708512128085121281851212828512128385121290851212918512129285121300
- Contract locations
- North East EnglandNorth West EnglandYorkshire and the HumberEast MidlandsWest MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonSouth East EnglandSouth West EnglandWales
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
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Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services | £100.0m | cancelled |
| 2 | Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services | £100.0m | cancelled |
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
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Total lots
2
Awarded
0
Estimated total
£200.0m
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Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services
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£100.0m
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Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services
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£100.0m
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