Where are NHS tenders published?

Above-threshold notices appear on Find a Tender, with lower-value opportunities on Contracts Finder and the devolved portals. 123 Tenders aggregates all four.

What is the Provider Selection Regime?

It is the framework governing how NHS healthcare services are arranged in England, which can allow direct award or a most suitable provider process rather than open competition. Always read the notice to see which route applies.

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NHS and healthcare tenders in the UK

Healthcare procurement covers a huge span: clinical services delivered on behalf of the NHS, consumables and equipment, digital systems, and the non-clinical support services hospitals depend on. Buyers include NHS trusts, integrated care boards, NHS Supply Chain routes, public health teams and hospices. For a smaller supplier the practical question is usually which lot or which framework fits, and that is where reading the evaluation criteria early pays off.

What public bodies buy in healthcare

Clinical and diagnostic services, including community pathways and insourced capacity.
Medical consumables, devices and equipment, plus maintenance of that equipment.
Patient transport, portering and hospital support services.
Digital health systems, clinical software and data services.
Public health programmes such as smoking cessation, sexual health and health checks.

Who bids for healthcare contracts

Independent clinical providers, medical device and consumables suppliers, digital health companies, and specialist service providers. Common requirements include CQC registration for regulated activity, information governance and DSPT completion for anything touching patient data, MHRA compliance for devices, clinical governance evidence, and NHS terms and conditions acceptance. Social value and net zero commitments are standard in NHS evaluations.

How 123 Tenders helps

Every notice we hold can be run through a Match Score against your company profile, a Tender X-Ray that sets out what the buyer is asking for and how the response will be scored, and a Bid / No-Bid view so you can rule opportunities out quickly. When you decide to go ahead, a Bid Pack produces a first draft response for you to review and edit.

Questions about nhs and healthcare tenders

Where are NHS tenders published?: Above-threshold notices appear on Find a Tender, with lower-value opportunities on Contracts Finder and the devolved portals. 123 Tenders aggregates all four.
What is the Provider Selection Regime?: It is the framework governing how NHS healthcare services are arranged in England, which can allow direct award or a most suitable provider process rather than open competition. Always read the notice to see which route applies.

Latest nhs and healthcare contracts

Contract information is aggregated from public sources under the Open Government Licence and may be incomplete or out of date. Always verify details against the official published notice before bidding.

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