Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
York Hospital, Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Contact
Neil Dodds
Telephone
+44 1723236139
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE21 - York
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
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one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Insourced Endoscopy Services YSTH
Reference number
C391734
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process the Trust is seeking to appoint a CQC registered Provider for the provision of Insourced Endoscopy Services for clinics to be operated at York Hospital Endoscopy Unit, Scarborough Hospital Endoscopy Unit and Bridlington Hospital Endoscopy Unit to assist in backlog clearance and reduction to patient waiting lists.
CPV code: 85121200-5 Medical Specialist Services
Proposed activity:
12 endoscopy sessions per week - one procedure room with morning (09.00-13.00) and afternoon (14.00-18.00) sessions running Monday - Friday. There is also the potential for weekend working should the service require additional insourcing capacity.
12 endoscopy units to be performed during each session and unit allocation is based on complexity of the procedures.
• Colonoscopy - 2 units
• Gastroscopy - 1 unit
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - 1 unit
• Therapeutic procedures will attract a higher points allocation.
This plan is provisional, and requirements may change, including the possibility of evening and weekend endoscopy activity.
Staffing Required:
The Provider should be able to provide consultant and clinical endoscopists with appropriate qualifications, training, accreditation and experience.
Approximately half the sessions (6 per week) will also require an endoscopist to perform the required procedures. During the period of insourced endoscopy, the service will require access to endoscopists able to perform:
• Colonoscopy; including chromoendoscopy and polypectomy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Gastroscopy; including diagnosis/treatment of oesophageal varices and Barrett’s oesophagus surveillance
• Bowel cancer screening accreditation is required but not essential for all endoscopists.
Accreditation/Experience required:
The provider must complete the JAG checklist for insourcing and provide evidence where required. Documents can be found at https://www.thejag.org.uk/JAGguidance
The provider must have CQC registration for the services being provided.
All endoscopists must be JAG accredited and compliant with British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) quality and audit standards. CVs and KPIs for endoscopists will be reviewed by the Clinical Lead for Endoscopy at the Trust and must meet approval. Bowel Cancer Screening endoscopists must be accredited by the Bowel Cancer Screening Accreditation (BCSA) programme.
All endoscopists must follow agreed local follow-up procedures i.e. request GI clinics and surveillance follow-up intervals as per service guidelines (based on BSG guidance, information will be provided).
All endoscopists must have a minimum twelve (12) months experience of working within an endoscopy service of an acute NHS hospital setting.
All registered nurses (RN’s) should be trained in both upper and lower endoscopy and have a minimum twelve (12) months NHS hospital endoscopy experience.
All nurses should be competent in supporting polypectomy and chromoendoscopy procedures.
Proposed length of contract and estimated value:
The intention is to award a contract for the 14 months from 02/02/2026 to 31/03/2027 with options to extend for 2 additional periods of 3 months each.
Based on current activity levels and requirements the maximum estimated contract value is approximately £1,500,000 per 12 months, i.e. £1,750,000 for the initial 14 months and up to £2,500,000 if the full extension option is exercised.
Please note, however, that there is no guarantee of any level of work under the proposed contract and there is no guaranteed minimum contract value. Activity levels and contract value will be determined in response to the circumstances at the time and throughout the duration of the contract.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE21 - York
Main site or place of performance
Sites of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process the Trust is seeking to appoint a CQC registered Provider for the provision of Insourced Endoscopy Services for clinics to be operated at York Hospital Endoscopy Unit, Scarborough Hospital Endoscopy Unit and Bridlington Hospital Endoscopy Unit to assist in backlog clearance and reduction to patient waiting lists.
This will be a 2 stage process. Stage 1 is designed to assess the providers to arrive at a shortlist of the top 5 scoring providers. Stage 2 is for the shortlisted providers to complete remaining questions for the final selection process.
CPV code: 85121200-5 Medical Specialist Services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
2 February 2026
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Options to extend the contract for 2 additional periods of 3 months each.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The provider must complete the JAG checklist for insourcing and provide evidence where required. Documents can be found at https://www.thejag.org.uk/JAGguidance
The provider must have CQC registration for the services being provided.
All endoscopists must be JAG accredited and compliant with British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) quality and audit standards.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 October 2025
Local time
6:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
29 September 2025
Local time
4:00pm
Place
Atamis e-procurement portal
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Competitive Procedure. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
To register interest in this bid, please use this link to the Atamis e-procurement portal and register/log-in as a supplier: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
When logged in, search for C391734 and register your interest in this opportunity. You should then be able to access the ITT documents for full details of the requirements and how to submit your bid.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Country
United Kingdom