NHS Somerset signs deal with independent provider

The PCT tendered for provision of services including orthopaedics, opthalmology, general surgery and diagnostic endoscopies as well as optional services such as urology and additional elective procedures. Three organisations submitted and invitation to negotiate (ITN) bid.

Following the (ITN) stage UK Specialist Hospitals was named as the preferred bidder to provide the services at its Shepton Mallet treatment centre. Following negotiations, UK Specialist Hospitals has agreed to provide satellite services at Yeatman Community Hospital, Frome Community Hospital, Minehead Community Hospital, a community facility in the Taunton locality and at West Mendip as well as a free bus service to the centre for patients and visiting family.