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<p>No estimate has been made. Since 1 April 2021, national contracting with independent
sector providers has come to an end and commissioning has returned to local arrangements.
It is therefore the decision of local National Health Service commissioners and trusts
to contract with independent providers for the capacity they require.</p><p>Through
the Elective Recovery Fund, £2 billion has been made available for tackling backlogs
in treatment this year, part of which will be used to fund systems for independent
sector capacity above 2019/20 levels. The partnership between the NHS and independent
sector will continue to play a role in both dealing with the pandemic and securing
elective recovery.</p>
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