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Renovation of Block 14 into an Antenatal ward/department at Musgrove Park Hospital.

This opportunity is being run under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. The development of a specialist all age mental health response via 111 is a key ambition of the NHS England Long Term Plan (2021-2024), and the recovery plan for urgent and emergency care priority for 2023/24. This required all calls for support during mental health crisis to be made via 111 by the end of March 2024 and is referred to as 111-2. Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) currently deliver this service in partnership with a system partner. AWP is seeking a provider to deliver an integrated model for the NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service (111 Option 2) for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis across both adult (18 years and over) and children and young people (under 18 years) pathways. The appointed provider will be solely responsible for the delivery of the call handling element of the 111 Option 2 pathway, including access, triage and call management. AWP will retain responsibility for all clinical assessment activity and associated clinical decision-making and outcomes. The provider must be able to operate within a matrix management model, whereby all partners maintain responsibility for their own governance arrangements, professional standards and areas of specialist expertise, while working collaboratively at both strategic and operational leadership levels to deliver a seamless, integrated and high-quality service. The service forms part of the NHS England requirement that callers contacting NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option are connected directly to a dedicated mental health response service available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The service will work collaboratively with urgent and emergency care pathways, crisis services, community mental health teams, acute hospitals, ambulance services, primary care and voluntary sector partners. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18282. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18282 as the reason for registration.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the delivery of Physical Pharmacy Services across its Physical Health services within Gloucestershire. The Authority delivers a diverse range of community-based, outpatient, rehabilitation, intermediate care, and inpatient physical healthcare services. The successful contractor will be required to provide a comprehensive, safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmacy service that supports the delivery of high-quality clinical care, medicines optimisation, and statutory compliance across the Trust's physical health portfolio. The service will be expected to provide expert pharmacy support, including but not limited to medicines management, medicines optimisation, clinical pharmacy input, governance and assurance activities, medicines reconciliation, prescribing support, staff training and education, audit and quality improvement activities, and specialist pharmaceutical advice to multidisciplinary teams. The Authority is seeking a provider that can demonstrate: Extensive experience in delivering pharmacy services within NHS and/or comparable healthcare environments; Strong clinical governance and medicines safety arrangements; - A skilled and resilient workforce capable of supporting services across multiple care settings; - The ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams and system partners; - Innovative approaches to medicines optimisation and service improvement; - Robust digital capabilities, reporting arrangements, and data management processes; and - A commitment to delivering high-quality patient outcomes, value for money, sustainability, and social value. The contract will support the Authority's strategic objectives by ensuring that patients receive safe, effective, and timely pharmaceutical care, while promoting the appropriate use of medicines and supporting service efficiency across physical healthcare pathways. The procurement will be conducted through an open and transparent competitive process. Tender submissions will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), taking into account quality, service delivery, clinical governance, social value, and commercial considerations. Full details of the evaluation methodology and award criteria will be provided within the procurement documentation. The successful provider will be expected to mobilise and maintain a service model that is responsive to changing patient needs, workforce challenges, regulatory requirements, and developments in pharmacy practice throughout the contract term. Further information relating to the scope of services, contract requirements, performance standards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and contractual arrangements will be included within the Invitation to Tender documentation. Registration and documentation will be available for suppliers on Monday 21st September 2026.

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of the Southern Ambulance Services Collaborative (SASC), is seeking to establish a single-supplier Closed Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of ambulance workshop consumables and associated goods to support the maintenance, repair and operational readiness of ambulance fleet vehicles across participating NHS ambulance trusts. The framework is intended for use by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST), South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb), London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS), East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS). The framework will cover a broad range of workshop consumables and associated products including, but not limited to: Workshop chemicals, cleaners, degreasers and maintenance products, ect.

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) provides mental health services across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire, from more than 90 community and inpatient sites and through partnerships with external organisations. Services include acute mental health, recovery, liaison and dementia services, forensic services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and a range of highly specialist mental health services. AWP is currently in segment 3 of the NHS Oversight Framework and rated Amber-Green under the Provider Capability assessment. Following a Care Quality Commission inspection in 2024, reported in May 2025, the Trust’s well-led rating was ‘requires improvement’. AWP operates across two financially challenged Integrated Care Systems and works with the South West Provider Collaborative for mental health services. The Board has invested in strengthening external stakeholder relationships and reviewing partnership working models. It has also experienced material membership changes since the previous well-led inspection, including a new Chair in autumn 2024 and three new Non-Executive Directors commencing in 2026. AWP now requires an independent, developmental review of leadership and governance against the Care Quality Commission well-led framework. The review will provide objective and constructive challenge, identify prioritised developmental actions and inform targeted improvement work to secure and sustain future performance. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18544. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18544 as the reason for registration.

Market engagement notice to commence tender exercise for Expert by Experience (EbyE) services

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) is seeking to reopen the Framework Agreement and appoint suitable providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver the following services: LOT 1 - Live-in Care at Home for All-Ages LOT 2 - Complex Care for All-Ages LOT 3 - Trusted Assessors for Spot Therapy and Clinical Psychology Provision (SEND) The geography covered is that of NHS Devon ICB. 4) The framework agreement was established on 12th January 2026 for a period of 4 years ending on 11th January 2030. 5) The combined maximum value of the Framework Agreement is £61,297,064 for the 4-year period LOT 1 - Live-in Care at Home for All-Ages - £2,757,224 LOT 2 - Complex Care for All-Ages - £56,091,840 LOT 3 - Trusted Assessors for Spot Therapy and Clinical Psychology Provision - £2,448,000 Providers already admitted to the Framework do not need to reapply. Previous Unsuccessful Bidders to the Framework Agreement are able to apply again. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

A three year contract for the coaching and development of the executive and senior team to support a wider business transformation programme. NHSBT will be looking for proven experience of supporting business transformation and supporting a senior executive team.

Supply and installation of Fire Compartmentation works to communal areas of multi-storey high rise residential building located within the Poole General Hospital campus

Exeter Main Operating Enabling Works including SWALE, Car Park and Landscaping

Structural repairs to Newton Abbot Ambulance Station

Logistic Courier Services for NHSBT

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement for the Maintenance and Repair of Security Systems across all UHD Estate Locations

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement for the Maintenance and Repair of Fire Dampers across all UHD Estate Locations

The Trust is looking to appoint a supplier to provide CAMHs Tier 4 bed and associated services in the BNSSG area.

Procurement of a framework solution for both clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships and education related services. The offering will be provided via a three-way collaboration with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) and London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP).

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) intends to commence a procurement exercise, potential as early as November 2026, to secure a provider capable of delivering the provision of a fully managed Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) service, previously known as the Targeted Lung Health (TLHC), across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) regional programme.

The Peninsula Endoscopy Network is made up of four acute NHS Trusts: • Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust • Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust The current Endoscopy management service is delivered by different suppliers in each Trust, with contract end dates ranging from April 2027 to September 2027 (subject to change depending on potential extensions). Upon expiry, the Peninsula Endoscopy Network is considering the option to move to a single Tier One Supplier to deliver an integrated, end-to-end endoscopy management solution. The appointed supplier will be responsible for managing all elements of the service, including: • Provision of an image management system enabling cross-site reporting and seamless sharing of images and associated data between providers and users within the Peninsula Endoscopy Network and across the wider NHS • Full integration with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) EPIC and Oracle Health • Full integration with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) - Beaker - EPIC and Ultra - Cirdan • Data storage and archiving • Fully cloud based system

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) intends to commence a procurement exercise, potential as early as November 2026, to secure a provider capable of delivering the provision of a fully managed Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) service, previously known as the Targeted Lung Health (TLHC), across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) regional programme. The proposed contract term is anticipated to be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, resulting in a maximum potential contract duration of 60 months. The procurement is expected to establish an end-to-end managed service, with the appointed provider responsible for the delivery of services including, but not limited to: • Clinical and diagnostic services, including the provision of appropriately qualified workforce and equipped mobile units. • IT systems and data management services. • Programme management services, including logistics, stakeholder communications, and continuous service development. Whilst the final service model remains subject to further development, the anticipated pathway is expected to include: 1. Identification of the eligible population cohort. 2. Appointment booking and scheduling. 3. Lung Health Check assessment. 4. Face-to-face clinical review and Low-Dose CT (LDCT) scanning. 5. Reporting and clinical assessment of results. 6. Multidisciplinary screening review meetings. 7. Communication of results, including rebooking where applicable; and 8. Follow-up, surveillance and recall activities. BFT is currently evaluating potential procurement routes under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), including: • A Competitive Process conducted through the open market; or • A further competition via the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Clinical Managed Services Framework (SBS10251) BFT is seeking to implement the service within a challenging timeframe to support delivery of the SWAG Lung Cancer Screening Programme. Interested providers should note the anticipated accelerated procurement and mobilisation requirements and ensure they have sufficient capacity and resources to participate. The current indicative timetable is as follows: Tender Publication 02-Nov-26 Bid Submission Deadline 30-Nov-26 Contract Award 26-Jan-27 Contract Mobilisation 01-Feb-27 Service Commencement 01-Ap-27 Interested providers are invited to express their interest in this opportunity and provide feedback on the proposed procurement approach by responding to this notice using the contact details provided. BFT particularly welcomes feedback on the proposed procurement route, timeline and any other relevant considerations that may assist in informing the development of the procurement strategy. Organisations interested in this and future opportunities with the Trust are encouraged to register, free of charge, on the SAP Business Network Discovery Portal: SAP Business Network Discovery (ariba.com). This notice is issued for preliminary market engagement purposes only. It does not constitute a call for competition, commence a formal procurement process, or commit BFT to undertake a procurement exercise or award a contract. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Provider Selection Regime. The Trust will review and consider all feedback submitted but reserves the right to amend the structure, scope and procurement strategy described within this Notice prior to issuing the formal tender.

Gamma Irradiation of NHSBT Tissue Allografts and Consumables NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is looking to appoint a suitable supplier to provide gamma irradiation services for tissue allografts and consumables used by NHSBT Tissue and Eye Services (TES). NHSBT wishes to engage with suppliers before commencing a formal procurement process. The purpose of this engagement is to improve NHSBT’s understanding of current market capability, capacity, service delivery options and supplier interest in this requirement. The successful Supplier will be required to provide gamma irradiation of tissue products to an absorbed dose specification of 25kGy minimum and 40kGy maximum, and consumables to an absorbed dose specification of 25kGy minimum and 45kGy maximum. The Supplier must be able to process a range of tissue products and consumables, provide suitable frozen storage at approximately -20°C where required, maintain appropriate temperature records and return irradiated products within a maximum turnaround time of 72 hours. The Supplier must provide an irradiation certificate before products are released back to NHSBT. The certificate must include the minimum and maximum absorbed dose, routine dose, irradiation batch number and the relevant NHSBT product batch number. The Supplier will also be required to support dose mapping and performance qualification activities, undertake compatibility trials for new materials where required, operate an appropriate quality management system and maintain suitable validation, calibration, recall and business continuity arrangements. NHSBT intends to hold preliminary market engagement meetings. Meetings are expected to be held remotely, with final dates and times to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise the arrangements, interested organisations should send an expression of interest by email to Sahithi Bandi [email protected] no later than November 13th 2026.The response should include the organization’s name, proposed attendees and a brief overview, or website link, describing the relevant services available. Participation in this market engagement does not guarantee any future business. NHSBT is not committed to undertaking a procurement exercise or awarding a contract as a result of this notice. NHSBT will not reimburse suppliers for any costs incurred in participating in this engagement.