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TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2024 at 09:31

Award

15 Mar 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has issued a procurement notice for the "GPwSI Service", under the community health services category (CPV code 85100000). This service encompasses the Community GPwSI Assisted Fertility Service and the Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service. The procurement is conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and not the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, through a direct award process. The contract was awarded on 4th April 2024, with a start date of 1st April 2024 and end date of 31st March 2025. The procurement location is in Preston, within the UK region UKD4. The confirmation of contract award ensures service continuation with Queen Square Medical Practice as the designated supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that provide services in the health sector, specifically those with expertise in fertility and gynaecological services. It creates potential growth by securing a cost-per-case contract that assures sustained business operations through March 2025. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those familiar with the procurement regulations and having experience with NHS contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The clear assessment criteria focusing on quality, innovation, value, and service sustainability make this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare services provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GPwSI Service

Notice Description

Community GPwSI Assisted Fertility Service, Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Community GPwSI Assisted Fertility Service, Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service. Contract Start Date: 01/04/24 Contract End Date: 31/03/25 Contract Value: The value has been included in this notice as 0.01 as it is a cost per case contract. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 the relevant authority by 27/03/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037946-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Queen Square Medical Practice

Further Information

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