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Prior Information Notice

Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract

  • First published: 28 February 2026
  • Last modified: 28 February 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Authority ID:
AA78812
Publication date:
28 February 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist<br/>Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and<br/>ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester District General Hospital,Turner Road

COLCHESTER

CO4 5JL

UK

Contact person: Commissioning Team

Telephone: +44 1206747474

E-mail: commissioning@esneft.nhs.uk

NUTS: UKH14

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

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.1.1) Title

Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract

Reference number: ESNEFT3145

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85111300

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist<br/>Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and<br/>ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 139 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85121210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH


Main site or place of performance:

ESNEFT Acute Sites

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The following line should be included: ‘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 16 February 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’<br/><br/>You should provide an address (which could be an email address) where written representations should be sent.<br/><br/>You must:<br/>- include details of the award decision-makers;<br/>- note any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed; and<br/>- include a statement explaining the relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision, the rationale for the relative importance of the key criteria, and the rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria.<br/><br/>Sample wording: 'Conflicts of interest identified among [group/committee/officer]: [number]. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. [Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.]'<br/><br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is awarding a contract following <br/>Further Competition<br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Award. The awarding of this contract is <br/>subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. <br/>For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 <br/>do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>2. Contract Title and Reference<br/>Title: Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract <br/>Reference: ESNEFT 3145<br/><br/>3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of <br/>business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.<br/>The Surgical Consortium - Unit 7, Old Park Farm Main Road Chelmsford CM3 1LN<br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract <br/>relates, including the most relevant CPV code<br/>Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist <br/>Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and <br/>ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.<br/>85111000-0 Hospital Services<br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.<br/>£119,000 ex Vat (£139,000 Inc Vat) <br/>* Subjected to volume on a Zero Commitment Contract<br/><br/>6. The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be <br/>provided<br/>Contract Period: 1 month (12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026)<br/><br/>7. The reasons for the dates referred to in paragraph 6, if that period is <br/>greater than 12 months<br/>Not Applicable<br/><br/>8.Details of the award decision-makers.<br/>Woman’s and Children’s Department followed all routes to source a clinician to <br/>provide the service in accordance with Trust policies and governance.<br/>Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):<br/>Assistant General Manager, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester Hospital – Katie <br/>King<br/>Deputy Associate Director of Operations, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester –Lois <br/>Maskell<br/>Finance Manager – Woman’s and Children’s Colchester Hospital - Kate Goddard<br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting <br/>the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.<br/>Considered by the Division and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations<br/>The Surgical Consortium completed a PSR Further Completion under the RM6281 <br/>Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework <br/>https://workforcealliance.nhs.uk/. The Surgical Consortium were the successful <br/>applicant of the further completion and meet the set criteria.<br/><br/>8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.<br/>None declared.<br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were <br/>managed.<br/>All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed Declaration of interest Forms.

II.2.14) Additional information

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 the relevant authority by 16 February 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.<br/><br/>this notification activates the mandatory 8-day standstill period under the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period will conclude at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

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

27/02/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

27/02/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85111300 Gynaecological hospital services Hospital services
85121210 Gyneacologic or obstetric services Medical practice services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
commissioning@esneft.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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