Scope
Description
Insourcing of Gastroenterology Services to cover First Appointments, Follow Up Appointments and Patient Assessments. Tendered under Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 July 2027
- Possible extension to 4 July 2028
- 2 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
one one year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85121251 - Gastroenterologist services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the legal and financial capacity to perform the contract. This includes:
Being a legally registered entity with the authority to enter into a contract.
Not being subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023.
Demonstrating financial stability by completing the relevant sections of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ) provided in the eTendering Portal.
These conditions are assessed on a pass/fail basis and are proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.
Technical ability conditions of participation
A detailed service specification outlining the full scope, requirements, and expectations of this contract is available via the eTendering Portal. Interested suppliers must review this document in full before submitting a response, as it forms a key part of the procurement documentation.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Cost | 40.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 25.00% |
| Service Sustainability | Quality | 25.00% |
| Improving Access | Quality | 5.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
1-Failure to provide qualified staff. 2-Failure to provide sufficient quantity of staff. 3-Failure to provide staff on all requested days. 4-Failure to meet quality standards. 5-Supplier recruitment within trust substantive staff. 6-Failure to maintain minimum accreditations/ registrations e.g. CQC. 7-Inappropriate contact of patients that does not align with agreed procedures. 8-Unsatisfactory patient care. 9-Unprofessional conduct. 10-Failure to comply with information governance procedures. 11-Attending sites on time.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not Required
Documents
Associated tender documents
W177115 Gastro Insourcing Invitation to Tender.pdf
W177115 Gastro Insourcing Specification.pdf
Contracting authority
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZRP-9598-QTHD
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government