Outsourcing for Upper GI and Bariatric surgery
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Provision of additional surgical capacity to be performed at other hospital premises to assist in the urgent reduction of waiting times for routine Upper GI and Bariatric surgery and ensure there are zero 65 week waits.
This is a call off contract for for routine Upper GI and Bariatric surgery.
This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance.
The lifetime value of the contract is anticipated to be £180,000.00
The contract commenced on 1 May 2026 until 31 July 2026 (with the option to extend for an additional 3 months).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045890-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued 196 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 175 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
Nuffield Health Taunton was awarded the contract for £180,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045890-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Nuffield Health Taunton. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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