Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
UK
Contact person: Neil Dodds
Telephone: +44 1723236139
E-mail: neil.dodds1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.hey.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.hey.nhs.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Insourced Dermatology OP Services (HHP)
Reference number: C452748
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121282
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
PSR Direct Award C for the provision of Insourced Dermatology OP Services (HHP)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121280
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE1
Main site or place of performance:
Sites of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (with the option to extend services to Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust as part of the wider Humber Health Partnership)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Direct Award Process C to the current Provider - Pioneer Healthcare Ltd., Onyx 12, Segensworth West, Little Park, Farm Road, Fareham, PO15 5TD.<br/><br/>The contract is for the provision of Insourced Dermatology Services HHP.<br/><br/>CPV Code:<br/>85121282-3 Dermatology Services<br/><br/><br/>The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and based on assessment of the provider against the weighted key criteria, it is considered they will satisfy the proposed contract to the required standard.<br/><br/>The contract will operate for an initial 6 month term from 01/07/2026 to 31/12/2026 with an option to extend for further periods of 2 x 3 months.<br/><br/>The estimated contract value is £150,000 for the initial 6 month term and up to £300,00 if the full extension option is exercised.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria other than Value
/ Weighting: 75%
Cost criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Value
/ Weighting: 25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for 2 x 3mths.<br/>Option to extend services to Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust as part of the wider Humber Health Partnership.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
PSR Direct Award C<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 - PSR Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 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 (neil.dodds1@nhs.net) by midnight on 23/06/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pioneer Healthcare Limited
06370599
Claremont Hospital, 401 Sandygate Road, Sheffield
Derby
S10 5UB
UK
Telephone: +44 1142632136
E-mail: nsalkeld@pioneerhealthcare.co.uk
NUTS: UKF11
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.pioneerhealthcare.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) 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 - Direct Award Process C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made by midnight 23/06/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to Neil Dodds - neil.dodds1@nhs.net<br/><br/>The Provider is satisfying all requirements of the current contract with monitoring of service criteria/KPIs and is expected to fully satisfy the requirements of the new contract. An assessment of the current Provider with regard to the weighted key criteria was conducted and it was concluded that the Provider is meeting the required standards with high quality services provided with experienced staff at value. They provide an integrated service within the Trust's care system enhancing patient choice and accessibility, while also supporting employment in the local community.<br/><br/>The decision to award the contract was made by the Services Operations Director and Group Chief Finance Officer - 02/06/2026.<br/><br/>No conflicts of interest were identified.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS E Independent patient choice and procurement panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: england.procurementpanelinfo@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS E Independent patient choice and procurement panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: england.procurementpanelinfo@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NHS E Independent patient choice and procurement panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: england.procurementpanelinfo@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/06/2026