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25 Nov 2024 at 09:28

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15 Mar 2024 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for a Community General Practitioner with Special Interests in Ear, Nose, and Throat (GPwSI ENT) Service. The contract, identified as QE1-ST-24/25- James Cochrane, falls under the health services industry category (CPV Code 85100000) and covers the region of UKD1. The tender process was concluded with the contract being awarded on 4th April 2024, with an effective start date of 1st April 2024 and an end date of 31st March 2025. The procurement followed the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award process without a prior call for competition due to the incumbent provider satisfying existing service requirements.

The tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in providing ENT services. As the contract is awarded on a cost-per-case basis, proficient healthcare providers who can demonstrate high standards of quality, value, and innovation are well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering consistent healthcare services will find this contract beneficial, given the emphasis on improving access and reducing health inequalities while maintaining service sustainability. Businesses that can provide a seamless integration of services and collaborate effectively with the Integrated Care Board will be favourably positioned. The project’s requisites demand providers who can enhance social value and facilitate patient choice, aligning with NHS's goals for comprehensive and inclusive healthcare services.

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Notice Title

GPwSI Service

Notice Description

Community GPwSI ENT Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Community GPwSi ENT 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-044933
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037943-2024
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
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The James Cochrane Practice

Further Information

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