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
ESNEFT3307 PSR Clinical Insourcing Plastic Recovery
Reference number: ESNEFT3307
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
To support the increasing patient waiting times and mitigate breaches of the 52-week and<br/>Cancer targets. ESNEFT teams met to discuss the potential possibility to insource additional<br/>resources to mitigate breaching waiting times.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
833 560.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
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
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 8th October 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/><br/> <br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is awarding a contract following <br/>Further Competition <br/> <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/> <br/> <br/>Title: PSR Clinical Insourcing Plastic Recovery <br/>Reference: ESNEFT3307 <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/> <br/>ID Medical Clinical Services <br/>Mill Square, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5ZD <br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract <br/>relates, including the most relevant CPV code <br/>The Trust is seeking a supplier to provide a dedicated Dermatology Plastic Recovery <br/>Service under an insourcing model. The service will support the reduction of the surgical <br/>and minor Ops waiting list reporting backlogs and delivery of agreed turnaround times <br/>while maintaining high clinical quality and compliance. <br/> <br/>The supplier must demonstrate the ability to provide a flexible, scalable service <br/>that can be mobilised rapidly to respond to fluctuations in reporting demand. <br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract. <br/> <br/> <br/>£ 833,560 ex Vat (£1,000,272.00 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: 12 months (1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027) with an option to <br/>extend for a further 12 months.<br/><br/>7. The reasons for the dates referred to in paragraph 6, if that period is <br/>greater than 12 months <br/> <br/>6 <br/> <br/> <br/>Option to extend for a further 12 months.<br/><br/> <br/>8.Details of the award decision-makers. <br/> <br/> <br/>The Dermatology and Plastic Service has followed all routes to source an <br/>insourced Dermatology Plastic Recovery Service Solution, in accordance with <br/>Trust policies and governance. <br/> <br/>Key individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT): <br/> <br/>Hendricks-Tann, Sinead – General Manager Specialist Surgery ESNEFT; Cross<br/>site <br/> <br/>Austen, Amanda – Service Manager SURG Surgery Anaesthetics Div Mgnt - <br/>ESNEFT; Cross-site. <br/> <br/>Hart, Daniel - Finance Manager Integrated Pathways – ESNEFT; <br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting <br/>the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria. <br/> <br/>Considered by the Division and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations <br/> <br/>ID Medical Clinical Services completed a PSR Further Completion under the <br/>RM6281 Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework <br/>https://workforcealliance.nhs.uk/. ID Medical Clinical Services 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/> <br/> <br/>None declared. <br/> <br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were <br/>managed. <br/> <br/>All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed Declaration of interest Forms.
II.2.14) Additional information
Receipt of this notification commences the mandatory 8-working-day standstill period in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The standstill period will conclude at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/09/2026
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
28/09/2026