Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA15DA
Contact
Nicky Keeble
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
NHS Organisation Data Service
RH5
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
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 ENT Services
Reference number
(Tender ref. SFT-PAR-C370696)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
ENT outpatient appointments and surgery to be performed by a third-party organisation within Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital (Insourcing).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
Main site or place of performance
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA1 5DA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this contract is to provide Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (the "Head Provider") with additional ENT elective capacity to assist in the reduction of waiting times for patients and supporting elective recovery.
- a statement that this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process; and
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £500,000
This is an existing service.
The contract has been awarded to a new provider.
The contract is due to commence on 1/11/2025 for a period of 12 months.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents. / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents. / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
12 month extension option
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-035503
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
18 Week Support Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
11880370
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
The date of contract award: 26/09/2025
The dates between which the services are intended be provided: 1/11/2025 - 31/10/2026
The estimated lifetime value of the contract: £500,000.
There were no representations received during the standstill period.
The Deputy Surgical Service Director made the final award decision.
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHSE
London
Country
United Kingdom