Circle Health Group to Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the Provision of Endoscopies

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  "description": "This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. \nFor the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this procurement. \nThe award has been made via the Urgent Award Route in accordance with Regulation 14(2) of the PSR due to immediate operational need for additional endoscopy capacity to support statutory RTT, diagnostic waiting time and elective recovery obligations.\nCircle demonstrated immediate capacity, full JAG‑aligned governance compliance, ability to return documentation within 48 hours, and capability to submit NEDS outcomes.\nASPH has engaged all local independent sector providers to support elective recovery:\nNuffield Health Woking Hospital\nEpsomedical Ltd at Cobham Day Surgery\nCircle Health Group\nEach has been awarded contracts proportionate to capacity and capability.\nThis Circle award forms one component of the system‑wide elective recovery approach.",
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