This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2025 at 11:58

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board is in the procurement stage of securing a provider for the Urgent Care Centre in Reading, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000). Interested providers can submit their bids by 24 January 2025 at 12:00 GMT. This open procedure tender aims to enhance same-day health access through a primary care-led service at Royal Berkshire Hospital, with services beginning on 1 July 2025. The initial contract term is 21 months, valued at £3,297,000, inclusive of a potential 3-month extension option. Relevant representations are to be submitted by 21 March 2025, initiating the standstill period. The procurement is regulated under the Provider Selection Regime, excluding provisions from Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those with expertise in urgent care. By delivering integrated care at Royal Berkshire Hospital, the successful provider will significantly impact regional healthcare quality and accessibility. SMEs with established capabilities in providing seamless transitions between in and out of hours medical services and handling multi-source patient referrals will find this opportunity highly advantageous. Additionally, businesses eligible for TUPE can leverage their existing workforce to maintain service continuity and integrate swiftly into the new contract conditions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Urgent Care Centre - Reading

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice following a competitive process for an Urgent Care Centre - Reading The contract period is for an initial 21 months from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2027 with the option to extend for a further 3 months. The total contract value including extensions is PS3,239,563 This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider selection Regime) Regulations 2023.For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023 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 decision makers by midnight on 21 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice following a competitive process for an Urgent Care Centre - Reading The contract period is for an initial 21 months from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2027 with the option to extend for a further 3 months. The total contract value including extensions is PS3,239,563 The successful provider is Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance Limited This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: The contract duration is (9 months Year 1- and 12-months Year 2) commencing 01/07/2025 with an option to extend for an additional 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,297,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,297,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,239,563 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 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 Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance Limited

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