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Integrated Urgent Care Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service across Pennine Lancashire. This project, categorised under Health Services (CPV 85100000), includes a Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and GP Out of Hours (OOH) Service, as well as an Acute Visiting Scheme (AVS). The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, confirming that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provisions do not apply. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2024, with a start date of 1st April 2025 and an end date of 31st March 2026, valued at £6,704,326. The services will be carried out in the UKD4 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those already delivering similar services. Established health service providers with expertise in urgent care, clinical assessments, and out-of-hours GP services will find this contract particularly lucrative. The focus on integrated care and the direct award process underscores the importance of continuity and effectiveness in service provision, making it ideal for businesses that can demonstrate a successful track record in these areas. The contracting authority's commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and reducing inequalities also highlights opportunities for businesses geared towards innovation and quality in health services.

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Notice Title

Integrated Urgent Care Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and GP Out of Hours (OOH) Service across Pennine Lancashire as part of Integrated Urgent Care including the Acute Visiting Scheme (AVS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and GP Out of Hours (OOH) Service across Pennine Lancashire as part of Integrated Urgent Care including the Acute Visiting Scheme (AVS). Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate annual value of the contract is PS6,704,326 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. Additional 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 29/11/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

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 29/11/24 . 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-04b74a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009850-2025
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
£6,704,326 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 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
Post Town
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

EAST LANCASHIRE MEDICAL SERVICES

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