Find a TenderAwarded without competition
Published 17 Mar 2026, 13:46 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Stoma Sponsorship Agreement · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£959,430published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 10 Feb 2026no call for competition
Awarded to Coloplast Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Sponsorship for stoma nurses

CPV: Hospital services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award noticeAwarded

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Direct Award Option C

Delivery: East of England

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
17 Mar 2026, 13:46 GMT
Last source update
17 Mar 2026, 13:46 GMT
Authority reference
ESNEFT2408
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-024077
Classification (CPV)
Hospital services
Delivery area
East of England (UKH14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c46 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

PSR OPTION C

Publisher note: Regulation 9(4)<br/><br/>Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C<br/><br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR<br/><br/>2.The contract title and reference.<br/><br/><br/>Title: Stoma Sponsorship Agreement<br/>Reference: ESNEFT2408<br/>3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.<br/><br/>Coloplast Limited<br/>Nene Hall<br/>Peterborough Business Park<br/>Peterborough PE2 6FX<br/><br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code<br/><br/>Sponsorship of Stoma Services for both Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals <br/>CPV Code 85111000-0 Hospital Services<br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.<br/><br/><br/>£959,430.00<br/><br/><br/>6.Details of the award decision-makers.<br/><br/><br/>Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):<br/><br/>General Manager, General Surgery and Gastroenterology<br/>Lead Nurse ESNEFT Stoma Service<br/>Head of Finance, General Surgery and Gastroenterology Division<br/>Procurement Operational Category Manager<br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.<br/><br/>Key Criteria: <br/>1. Quality and Innovation The provider provides CQC qualified professionals delivering increased resources to support ESNEFT staff and patients via a number of routes, including education and training.<br/>2. Value - The provider provides Value through the sponsorship for the delivery of the nursing provision alongside samples upon request to staff and patients, provision of IT technical solutions and other tools and literature over a period delivering a valuable service within the available budget allocation<br/>3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability – The Provider works with ESNEFT in the support of its ICB contract for the provision of Acute Stoma services locally in East Suffolk and North Essex with adherence to the local formulary and support of the activity to ensure value for money achieved through integrated long term sustainability of the wider system. <br/>4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice – no expectations of product use through the Sponsorship agreement, patient choice/product recommendation based on clinical suitability which widens the choice and ensures ethical purchasing behaviours. Patients have access through literature and podcasts to develop personal knowledge and support.<br/>5. Social Value – The Provider works across a variety of acute and community settings to support ease of access. <br/>8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.<br/><br/><br/>None declared<br/><br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.<br/><br/>Confirm - All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed ESNEFT Declaration of interest Forms. External key personnel follow Declaration of interest process. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £959,4301 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 1
Contracts signed 1latest 10 Feb 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Coloplast Limited£959,430 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 024077-2026-1 · Coloplast Limited

    Signed
    10 Feb 2026
    Value
    £959,430
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentRegional or local authorityHealth Colchester District General Hospital,Turner Road, COLCHESTER, East of England, CO4 5JLContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Coloplast LimitedAwarded supplier01094405 Nene Hall, Peterborough Business Park, Peterborough, Peterborough, UK, PE2 6FXContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.