Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, on behalf of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is inviting applications from providers to join its Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment framework, which is now open for its first reopening.

The framework will provide a range of specialist clinical diagnosis and treatment services to support NHS organisations in managing waiting lists and meeting healthcare targets. It covers nine lots, including dermatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, audiology, ophthalmology, ENT, gastroenterology, urology, endoscopy and managed services. The estimated total framework value is £15,000,000 excluding VAT.

Service Summary

The framework aims to provide an accessible and compliant route for NHS organisations and other eligible public authorities to procure specialist clinical services.

Services will support patients with diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of various medical conditions. The framework is intended to help healthcare organisations manage waiting lists and meet current and future service requirements.

It is available to NHS England, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS trusts, NHS foundation trusts, local authorities and combined authorities across England. Authorities in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland cannot access this framework.

Service Lots

The framework is divided into nine lots:

• Lot 1 – Dermatology: Diagnosis, treatment and management of skin conditions, including skin cancers, inflammatory skin diseases, minor surgical procedures and rare dermatological disorders.
• Lot 2 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS): Patient consultations, examinations, surgical procedures, diagnostic tests and routine or complex orthodontic and dental treatment.
• Lot 3 – Audiology: Hearing screenings and tests, balance assessments, tinnitus management and access to assistive listening devices.
• Lot 4 – Ophthalmology: Cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic eye condition services.
• Lot 5 – Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT): Otology, rhinology, laryngology, consultations, examinations and associated surgical procedures.
• Lot 6 – Gastroenterology: Endoscopy procedures, liver disease services, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), digestive condition assessments and ongoing condition management.
• Lot 7 – Urology: Consultations, examinations and diagnostic procedures, including prostate assessments and biopsies, incontinence treatment, stone surgery and urodynamics.
• Lot 8 – Endoscopy: Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound procedures.
• Lot 9 – Managed Services: A locked lot that will not be evaluated separately.

Providers may submit applications for all lots. The estimated value stated for the framework is £15,000,000 excluding VAT. The individual lot notices also display this figure; separate lot values are not disclosed.

Service Requirements

Providers will be expected to deliver clinical diagnosis and treatment services in line with the requirements of the relevant lot and the procurement documents.

Services must support beneficiaries with their current and future healthcare needs and meet the required industry standards.

Depending on the lot, services may include:

• Specialist consultations, examinations and diagnostic assessments.
• Medical and surgical treatments.
• Management of acute and ongoing clinical conditions.
• Access to specialist procedures and appropriate treatment pathways.
• Support for NHS organisations in managing waiting lists and meeting healthcare targets.

Contract Information

• Buyer: East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
• Deadline: 15 December 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £15,000,000 (excluding VAT)
• Contract Duration: 2 years
• Extension Option: Additional 12 months
• Potential Total Duration: Up to 3 years
• Framework Reference: Not disclosed
• Tender Link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
• Contracting Authority Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge
• Service Delivery Regions: North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West England
• Procedure: Open procedure
• Procurement Regime: Provider Selection Regime (PSR)
• Framework Type: Multi-provider framework

Supplier Requirements

The opportunity is open to organisations capable of providing the clinical services covered by the framework lots.

Providers must demonstrate the required economic and financial standing, as well as the necessary technical and professional ability. Specific selection criteria are set out in the procurement documents.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the designated procurement portal.

The framework is available to existing and emerging organisations throughout its duration. Further participation and service-specific requirements are detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents.

Evaluation Criteria

Price is not the only award criterion. The full evaluation criteria are provided in the procurement documents.

The notice does not disclose the individual weightings for quality and price.

Commercial Relevance

This framework offers opportunities for specialist healthcare providers, independent clinical organisations, diagnostic service providers and organisations delivering outpatient and surgical services. Providers specialising in dermatology, audiology, ophthalmology, ENT, gastroenterology, urology, endoscopy and oral and maxillofacial surgery may find relevant opportunities to supply NHS and other eligible public sector organisations across England.

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