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Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (Framework Reopening)

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Published: Jul 2, 2026
Updated: Jul 8, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Medical Equipment. 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 framework agreement in the health and medical services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards.
The Framework has two Lots.
Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services
Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services
Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment.
Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider.
Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical Royal Colleges.
This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework.
Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply.
Further 'Intention to Award' notices will be published as and when new Providers are appointed.

The awarding of a framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.
Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of 15 July 2026 to coch.cps@nhs.net. Framework agreement have not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish framework agreements under the PSR.
The award decision makers were two Senior Commercial Procurement Specialists, the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services.
The Key Criteria were:
• Social Value Pass/Fail
• Value - Value Declaration Pass/Fail
• Value - Commercial Questionnaire Pass/Fail
• Quality and Innovation - Service quality 25%
• Quality and Innovation - Patient experience & patient safety 25% • Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Integration & collaboration 15%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Increasing capacity 15%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Service mobilisation 10%
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Meeting patient needs and preferences 5%
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Communication with patients and contracting Relevant Authorities 5%
The framework will be available to all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations).
"Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.
The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards.
The Framework has two Lots.
Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services
Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services
Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment.
Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider.
Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical Royal Colleges.
This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework.
Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply.
Further 'Intention to Award' notices will be published as and when new Providers are appointed.
Award of a Framework Agreement does not guarantee or imply any commitment to award a Call-off Contract by any Relevant Authority. Additional information: The approximate lifetime val

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 2, 2026. Last refreshed 44 days ago. Reference: 062086-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has issued 135 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 89 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 062086-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Cora Health Diagnostics Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Framework
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
062086-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
Ian Bailiff

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