Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
UK
Contact person: Serena Meakin
E-mail: serena.meakin@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PSR - Minor Illness Service
Reference number: C406141
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
GP see and treat service within A&E at St James University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI)
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 677 276.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Minor Illness Services are for patients who self-present to the EDs who have a minor illness presentation and are suitable to be seen by a primary care clinician. <br/>At the LGI, the Minor Illness Service caters to both adults and paediatrics and is staffed by Advanced Clinical Practitioners, operating a see and treat service, seven days a week from 8 AM to 00.00 PM with a streaming service operating from 8 am to 9 PM. In contrast, the SJUH Minor Illness Service focuses exclusively on adults and is delivered by a GP, with operating hours from 10 AM to 10 PM. During their respective hours of operation, these services play a critical role in diverting minor illness presentations away from the main ED.<br/><br/>This service plays a crucial role in alleviating congestion in the ED and enhancing the timeliness of care for patients. The activities carried out through the Co-located Minor Illness Service also contribute approximately 3.8% towards achieving the Emergency Care Standard (ECS), demonstrating its significance in supporting efficient healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.<br/><br/>Workforce Model<br/>• See & Treat <br/><br/>Workforce type and the minimum number of patients to be seen, treated and discharged per day which is set at the following: <br/><br/>o St James University Hospital (SJUH) – Must be a GP see & Treat service <br/> 4 Patients an hour minimum (44 per day) <br/><br/>o Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) – Must have GP clinical leadership presence<br/> 8 Patients an hour Minimum (96 per day) <br/><br/>See & Treat clinicians must be independent Primary Care Clinicians & at LGI staff should include adult and paediatric trained staff. <br/><br/>• Receptionist <br/><br/>The Service Provider should provide a receptionist for the LGI service available during all times of the see & treat model. This receptionist will meet and great patients as well as book patients into any relevant systems. This receptionist will take full responsibility of all administrative duties in relation to the service, <br/><br/>• Management <br/><br/>Contract provider should provide a clinically lead management model operationally and should ensure that the communication regarding short notice absence/ any operational issues are done in a timely way.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 677 276.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2026
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend 12months +12 months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
02/02/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Strand,
London,
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/12/2025