Direct awards and no-competition notices

Recent notices

1. Direct awardUK5
   MEH-MAINT4776-Maintenance of Alcon Equipment

   Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · 25 Sept 2026 · Alcon Eye Care UK Ltd · Official notice

   Rationale: The Trust requires one comprehensive contract for the maintenance and technical support of its Alcon ophthalmic surgical systems, including the NGENUITY 3D Visualization System, PUREPOINT Laser, CENTURION Vision System and CONSTELLATION Vision System. The Trust has been unable to identify an alternative supplier with access to the manufacturer-controlled software, firmware updates, technical documentation, calibration tools, OEM replacement parts and authorised engineering resources required to provide full-service maintenance and support under one contract for these systems. Alcon has confirmed that no third-party companies or independent service providers are trained, certified, or authorised by Alcon to perform service or maintenance activities on Alcon equipment. All software, firmware, and digital assets associated with Alcon equipment remain the exclusive property of Alcon or its licensors. Enhancement Software Upgrades are developed, controlled, and distributed solely by Alcon; not available to third-party service providers; only installable by Alcon-authorised technical personnel using authorised tools. It is therefore it is the intention to award the contract to Alcon Eye Care UK Ltd.

2. Below threshold - without competition
   Kallidus LMS

   Bradford College · 25 Sept 2026 · Kallidus Limited · Official notice

3. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
   Maintenance of Hologic mammography equipment - SFT

   SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 25 Sept 2026 · hologic · Official notice

   Rationale: This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. The lifetime value of the contract is £187,901.38 The contracted services are to provided between: 09/05/2027 and 31/03/2028 This is an NHS Supply Chain framework contract award: Framework: 2021/S000-021535 Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Medical Equipment

4. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
   APPLE DEVICES 2026+

   TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST · 25 Sept 2026 · ACADEMIA LIMITED · Official notice

   Rationale: A further competition was undertaken using the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework, reference CPC/JE/01/2023, Lot 2 Apple Solutions.

5. Below threshold - without competition
   Installation of Quantum Receiver

   The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria · 25 Sept 2026 · VISLINK LTD · Official notice

6. Direct awardUK5
   Pharmagraph Environmental Monitoring Syste

   Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · 25 Sept 2026 · Acquisition System Ltd · Official notice

   Rationale: Pharmagraph, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is the only supplier authorised to provide manufacturer-approved servicing, including access to proprietary parts, specialist technical expertise, software updates, and system-specific supply

7. Direct awardUK5
   Plastic Prosthesis Private Patients

   Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · 25 Sept 2026 · Leda Orthopaedics Limited · Official notice

   Rationale: Specialist service compliant with EU MDR 2017/745 and applicable UK MHRA regulatory requirements. Manufactured under an ISO 13485-certified quality management system. Designed to provide secure, long-term skeletal fixation through osseointegration for appropriate upper and lower limb amputees. Compatible with approved OPRA™ prosthetic components, allowing secure attachment and removal of the external prosthesis.

8. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
   EOL - Hospice Care

   NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board · 25 Sept 2026 · Children's Hospice South West · Official notice

   Rationale: The Contracting Authority considers that the provider is the only organisation capable of delivering the required services, due to its operation of the only purpose-built children's hospice facility in Cornwall and its established specialist multidisciplinary children's palliative and end of life care service.

9. Below threshold - without competition
   One Great George Street – Venue Booking

   Department for Business & Trade · 25 Sept 2026 · One Great George Street · Official notice

10. Direct awardUK5
    Ticket Vending Machines

    TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED · 25 Sept 2026 · SCHEIDT & BACHMANN (UK) LIMITED · Official notice

    Rationale: The Supplier is the OEM and retains the IPR

11. Direct awardUK5
    Smart Kiosk

    TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED · 25 Sept 2026 · CAMMAX LIMITED · Official notice

    Rationale: As the OEM, the supplier retains ownership of the IPR

12. Below threshold - without competition
    Rebuild Ukraine 2026

    Department for Business & Trade · 25 Sept 2026 · Premier Expo · Official notice

13. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Call-Off Agreement for Access PAMMS and Provider Manager Update

    Halton Borough Council · 25 Sept 2026 · Access UK Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: Direct Award via G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Service ID - 656051871524558

14. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    QHM-2026-8806 Derwentside Healthcare Ltd - Weekend Support for Vulnerable People Service

    NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 25 Sept 2026 · Derwentside Healthcare Ltd · Official notice

    Rationale: 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 midnight on 7/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

15. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Insourcing of Neurophysiology Services

    Swansea Bay University Health Board · 25 Sept 2026 · MEDISERVICES HEALTHCARE LTD · Official notice

    Rationale: The provider has satisfied previous contracts for this requirement (according to the detail outlined in the contract, and when taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria) and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard (taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria).

16. Below threshold - without competition
    Olive McGowan Training sessions

    KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 25 Sept 2026 · RUNWAY APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED · Official notice

17. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Tranman Contract

    Leeds City Council · 25 Sept 2026 · Civica UK Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: Purchased utilising a framework using PCR 2015 rules.

18. Direct award
    Culture Learning and Libraries

    Nottinghamshire County Council · 25 Sept 2026 · CULTURE, LEARNING AND LIBRARIES (MIDLANDS) · Official notice

    Rationale: The direct award appointment being made is via ground 7, Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) is possible due to: (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

19. Below threshold - without competition
    Artifactory Subscription

    Met Office · 25 Sept 2026 · JFROG UK LIMITED · Official notice

20. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    QHM-2026-8766 Dr Julie Oliver (T/A Durham Gynae)

    NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 25 Sept 2026 · Dr Julie Oliver (T/A Durham Gynae) · Official notice

    Rationale: 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 midnight on 7/10/2026 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

21. Direct award
    Lovo Med Cell Processing Kits

    THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 25 Sept 2026 · FRESENIUS KABI LIMITED · Official notice

22. Below threshold - without competition
    UKRI-6406 STFC ISIS HT Power Supplies

    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · 25 Sept 2026 · KC Scientific Ltd · Official notice

23. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    QHM-2026-3579 Holter Monitoring

    NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 25 Sept 2026 · Holter Monitoring · Official notice

    Rationale: 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 midnight on 7/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

24. Direct award
    Copyright Licence Fee

    Bristol City Council · 25 Sept 2026 · COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE) · Official notice

    Rationale: Competition Absent - Procurement Act - Schedule 5 when a supplier is in possession of intellectual property or other exclusive rights and there are no reasonable alternatives, which means only the supplier with those rights can deliver the goods, services or works.

25. Direct award
    Provision of Service Preventative Maintenance and Extended Warranty of WHBence Mobile Breast Screening Units.

    SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 25 Sept 2026 · W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS) LIMITED · Official notice

    Rationale: OEM supplier to maintain specialist trailers. Extended warranty is only available by OEM servicing on these.

26. Below threshold - without competition
    Section 7A Screening and Immunisation Communications Marketing Campaign NW

    NHS England · 25 Sept 2026 · Ice Creates Ltd · Official notice

27. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    MID/26/26 - Auchendinny, Penicuik , Affordable Housing

    Midlothian Council · 25 Sept 2026 · Bellway - Scotland East · Official notice

    Rationale: works could only be provided by the Sellers on the basis that (i) for technical reasons competition is absent and (ii) the Sellers have exclusive rights in respect of the land and has taken steps within the missives to protect its exclusive rights. There is no reasonable alternative in the Penicuik area. The negotiated procedure without publication was carried out pursuant to Regulation 33 (1) (b) of the 2015 Regulations.

28. Direct award
    Post Office branch - East Ayton

    Post Office Limited · 25 Sept 2026 · JRS SERVICES (FORECOURTS) LIMITED · Official notice

29. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    QHM-2026-8703

    NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 25 Sept 2026 · Dr Christy Chou · Official notice

    Rationale: 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 midnight on 7/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

30. Direct award
    Waste Materials Handler 2026

    London Borough of Hackney · 25 Sept 2026 · £261k · tc harrison jcb · Official notice

31. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Hastings Provision of ADHD Primary Care Connect: Adult ADHD Access Pathway Pilot 26/27

    Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · 25 Sept 2026 · Brighton and Hove Primary Care Ltd · Official notice

    Rationale: This procurement is being undertaken using Direct Award A under Regulation 23 of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023. Under this route, the relevant healthcare services are being continued in substantially the same form, with no material change to the scope, service model, or patient cohort.<br/>As such, the formal application of key selection criteria is not required, as no comparative assessment between providers is being undertaken. The purpose of Direct Award A is to enable the continuation of an existing service where the incumbent provider is already delivering the required outcomes and remains appropriate to do so.<br/>Notwithstanding this, consideration has been given to the underlying PSR principles, including quality, patient safety, integration, and value. The incumbent provider continues to:<br/>• Deliver safe and effective services, meeting clinical requirements<br/>• Support continuity of care and service stability, with no disruption to patients<br/>• Operate in an integrated manner within SABP’s clinical pathways<br/>• Provide appropriate value and capacity to meet ongoing demand<br/>Given that the service is already embedded and performing effectively, and that no material changes are proposed, the decision not to formally apply key selection criteria is proportionate and compliant with Regulation 23.<br/><br/><br/>Details of the award decision-makers:<br/>Deputy Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer<br/>Deputy Director Contracts<br/>Finance BP<br/>Senior Category Manager Healthcare/Clinical Procurement<br/><br/>No Conflicts of interest Recorded

32. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Brighton and Hove-Provision of ADHD Primary Care Connect: Adult ADHD Access Pathway Pilot 26/27

    Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · 25 Sept 2026 · Brighton and Hove Primary Care Ltd · Official notice

    Rationale: This procurement is being undertaken using Direct Award A under Regulation 23 of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023. Under this route, the relevant healthcare services are being continued in substantially the same form, with no material change to the scope, service model, or patient cohort.<br/>As such, the formal application of key selection criteria is not required, as no comparative assessment between providers is being undertaken. The purpose of Direct Award A is to enable the continuation of an existing service where the incumbent provider is already delivering the required outcomes and remains appropriate to do so.<br/>Notwithstanding this, consideration has been given to the underlying PSR principles, including quality, patient safety, integration, and value. The incumbent provider continues to:<br/>• Deliver safe and effective services, meeting clinical requirements<br/>• Support continuity of care and service stability, with no disruption to patients<br/>• Operate in an integrated manner within SABP’s clinical pathways<br/>• Provide appropriate value and capacity to meet ongoing demand<br/>Given that the service is already embedded and performing effectively, and that no material changes are proposed, the decision not to formally apply key selection criteria is proportionate and compliant with Regulation 23.<br/><br/><br/>Details of the award decision-makers:<br/>Deputy Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer<br/>Deputy Director Contracts<br/>Finance BP<br/>Senior Category Manager Healthcare/Clinical Procurement<br/><br/>No Conflicts of interest Recorded

33. Direct award
    Collaborative Agreement relating to Nature Recovery Rotherham

    ENVIRONMENT AGENCY · 25 Sept 2026 · Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust · Official notice

34. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Hornbill Subscription and Maintenance

    Financial Ombudsman Service · 25 Sept 2026 · Hornbill Technologies Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: The contract was awarded as a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. The award was made in accordance with the call-off procedure provided under the framework.

35. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Southampton Supervised Consumption and Needle Exchange

    Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust · 25 Sept 2026 · Pharmacies in Southampton · Official notice

    Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. this contract has been awarded under 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 contract has been awarded to a number of providers who are able to meet the specification, where people are offered a choice between the providers and this is not restricted. To ensure providers meet the specification this has been assessed by clinical and operational colleagues as key decision makers. There are no identified conflicts of interest

36. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Optom Contracts 2026/27

    NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 25 Sept 2026 · S Thomas Opticians · Official notice

    Rationale: 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 midnight on 07/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

37. Below threshold - without competition
    Student Healthcare Uniforms

    CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY · 25 Sept 2026 · MI HUB LIMITED · Official notice

38. Direct awardUK5
    Nuclear Security Contract - UK5

    Department for Energy Security & Net Zero · 25 Sept 2026 · United Kingdon National Nuclear Laboratory · Official notice

    Rationale: Direct award is recommended because UKNNL, as the UK’s national nuclear laboratory, has unique access to sensitive information, historic datasets, specialist facilities, and nuclear security expertise essential to delivering this programme, including support across HALEU, maritime security, advanced nuclear technologies, and international engagement. The contracting authority (DESNZ) is relying on the following justification from schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023: 5: The following conditions are met in relation to the public Contract- (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. 6: The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract— (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Paragraph 5 and 6: This justification applies because UKNNL holds a unique position in the market, developed through decades of knowledge and expertise in this subject matter, including experience gained by UKNNL and predecessor HMG-sponsored organisations such as BNFL. This depth of expertise enables UKNNL to collaborate effectively with academia, private organisations in the nuclear sector, and central government departments. As HMG’s Subject Matter Expert in nuclear fuels and materials, UKNNL is uniquely placed to provide DESNZ with advisory support on matters relating to the secure treatment and management of nuclear materials. There are no reasonable alternatives capable of providing the required services to HMG with the same level of assurance and confidence.

39. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Affordable Housing Development, Junction Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield

    GUINNESS DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED · 25 Sept 2026 · Keepmoat Homes Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: Guinness Developments Limited (GDL) considers that in this case the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is justified on the basis of: Regulation 32(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - single supplier - technical reasons. The direct award without prior publication justification applies because: (a) the Supplier is prepared to transfer its interest in the land as part of a wider arrangement under which it is also appointed as the development contractor. (b) GDL and Sheffield City Council have significant unmet housing need in the locality of the development, evidenced through long housing waiting lists. As of October 2025, Sheffield Council's housing register comprised approximately 29,131 households with around 19,467 households actively seeking accommodation through the allocations system. In addition under the National Planning Policy Framework, Sheffield Council are unable to demonstrate a 5 year housing land supply, with the published position identifying only a 3.07 year supply. (c) There is no known land on the open market within the locality which is available for affordable or social housing development within reasonable timeframes to address the unmet housing need.

40. Below threshold - without competition
    UK Space Agency Space-Comm Expo 2027 Stand

    Department for Science, Innovation & Technology · 25 Sept 2026 · SPACE-COMM LTD · Official notice