Buyer Name: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Buyer Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UKK23, TA15DA, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Nicky Keeble
Contact Email: servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Buyer Name: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Buyer Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UKK23, TA15DA, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Nicky Keeble
Contact Email: servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Provision of outsourced bariatric surgery to reduce the Trust's waiting list.
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Lot Description: Provision of outsourced bariatric surgery within Somerset for up to 20 patients. 10 patients by 31/10/25 and potentially up to a further 10 patients by 31/12/25 (or sooner). Procedures include Allurion Balloon placement and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Additional information: The Trust intends to outsource surgical treatment for bariatric patients in the short-term to reduce waiting lists. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process. The total lifetime value of this contract is approximately £150,000.00. The Trust does not currently have a contract in place for this service. The Trust has used the selected provider in the past. Contract start: 22 September 2025 Contract end: 21 December 2025
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Up to an additional 3 moths
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Most Suitable Provider process with regard to the key criteria
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Most Suitable Provider process with regard to the key criteria
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