NTPF Establishment of a Framework of Private Healthcare Providers for the Provision of Additional Healthcare Capacity

NTPF Establishment of a Framework of Private Healthcare Providers for the Provision of Additional Healthcare Capacity

National Treatment Purchase Fund

## Summary The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is procuring a framework of private healthcare providers for the provision of additional healthcare capacity in Ireland. The framework will cover six lots, including adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient services.

## Scope & Deliverables * Establishment of a Multiparty Framework of Private Healthcare Providers for the Provision of Additional Inpatient and Outpatient services * Provision of services across six lots: + Adult Day Case Procedures + Adult Inpatient Procedures + Adult Outpatient Services including minor OP Procedures + Paediatric Day Case Procedures + Paediatric Inpatient Procedures + Paediatric Outpatient Services including minor OP Procedures * Framework will be operated across the lots, with minimum mandatory suitability requirements specified at the mini-competition stage

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified and experienced Healthcare Providers * Compliance with Mandatory Framework Admission Requirements and Minimum Mandatory Suitability Requirements * Ability to deliver services as outlined in the tender documentation

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €700,000,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026, 17:00:00 IST * Contract duration: 24 months with 2 x 12-month extension periods * Framework agreement: Yes, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender documentation, including Mandatory Framework Admission Requirements and Minimum Mandatory Suitability Requirements

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit experienced healthcare providers with a strong track record in delivering inpatient and outpatient services. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contracts and repeat business + Opportunity to work with a major Irish public sector client * Risks: + High estimated value may attract strong competition + Framework agreement may limit flexibility in service delivery

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

National Treatment Purchase Fund has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 11 contract(s) worth around €7,752,788.

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