Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from 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.2) Description

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

10/02/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Regulation 9(4)<br/><br/>Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C<br/><br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR<br/><br/>2.The contract title and reference.<br/><br/><br/>Title: Stoma Sponsorship Agreement<br/>Reference: ESNEFT2408<br/>3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.<br/><br/>Coloplast Limited<br/>Nene Hall<br/>Peterborough Business Park<br/>Peterborough PE2 6FX<br/><br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code<br/><br/>Sponsorship of Stoma Services for both Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals <br/>CPV Code 85111000-0 Hospital Services<br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.<br/><br/><br/>£959,430.00<br/><br/><br/>6.Details of the award decision-makers.<br/><br/><br/>Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):<br/><br/>General Manager, General Surgery and Gastroenterology<br/>Lead Nurse ESNEFT Stoma Service<br/>Head of Finance, General Surgery and Gastroenterology Division<br/>Procurement Operational Category Manager<br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.<br/><br/>Key Criteria: <br/>1. Quality and Innovation The provider provides CQC qualified professionals delivering increased resources to support ESNEFT staff and patients via a number of routes, including education and training.<br/>2. Value - The provider provides Value through the sponsorship for the delivery of the nursing provision alongside samples upon request to staff and patients, provision of IT technical solutions and other tools and literature over a period delivering a valuable service within the available budget allocation<br/>3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability – The Provider works with ESNEFT in the support of its ICB contract for the provision of Acute Stoma services locally in East Suffolk and North Essex with adherence to the local formulary and support of the activity to ensure value for money achieved through integrated long term sustainability of the wider system. <br/>4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice – no expectations of product use through the Sponsorship agreement, patient choice/product recommendation based on clinical suitability which widens the choice and ensures ethical purchasing behaviours. Patients have access through literature and podcasts to develop personal knowledge and support.<br/>5. Social Value – The Provider works across a variety of acute and community settings to support ease of access. <br/>8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.<br/><br/><br/>None declared<br/><br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.<br/><br/>Confirm - All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed ESNEFT Declaration of interest Forms. External key personnel follow Declaration of interest process. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

10/02/2026