Award

Out of Hours Primary Care Service

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 May 2025 at 08:07

Award

24 Feb 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Out of Hours Primary Care Service" under Tender ID PSCG0037. This procurement, classified under CPV 85120000 for medical practice and related services, falls within the services category. Situated in Sandhurst, Berkshire, the tender has progressed through the award stage with a contract awarded on 1st April 2025. The full expected lifetime value is £435,720, inclusive of an optional one-year extension. This procurement was conducted using the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically PSR Direct Award C, which allows for a direct award without a prior call for competition. The procurement aims to enhance the partnership between NHS111 services and Out of Hours services, ensuring seamless delivery of urgent care.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the healthcare sector, to expand their service offerings and collaborations. Companies specialising in urgent care, health service integration, and those with a proven track record in fulfilling NHS contracts would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The partnership for seamless transfer of information and collaboration will be critical, presenting an avenue for businesses adept in health informatics and patient care technology to engage and grow. Additionally, businesses seeking to enhance their reputation by aligning with NHS service delivery standards and quality can benefit from the service sustainability and social value criteria outlined in the award process.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Primary Care Service

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide an Out of Hours Primary Care Service in Sandhurst, Berkshire. The service will be provided to individuals who are, or believe themselves to be, ill with a condition that requires urgent attention, such that their immediate care needs cannot safely be deferred until the end of the OOH period but not unstable enough to require treatment in the Emergency Department/Ambulance. An effective interface between the NHS111 services and the OOH service will be critical to the successful delivery of urgent care. Partnership working between these services will ensure all relevant performance and quality measures are successfully delivered. Seamless transfer of information, data (where necessary) and collaboration between the two services will be critical to delivering excellent clinical care and patient experience. Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide an Out of Hours Primary Care Service in Sandhurst, Berkshire. The service will be provided to individuals who are, or believe themselves to be, ill with a condition that requires urgent attention, such that their immediate care needs cannot safely be deferred until the end of the OOH period but not unstable enough to require treatment in the Emergency Department/Ambulance. An effective interface between the NHS111 services and the OOH service will be critical to the successful delivery of urgent care. Partnership working between these services will ensure all relevant performance and quality measures are successfully delivered. Seamless transfer of information, data (where necessary) and collaboration between the two services will be critical to delivering excellent clinical care and patient experience. Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider North Hampshire Urgent Care Limited under PSR Direct Award C in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total expected value of the contract for the initial 14-month contract term is PS 217,860. The optional 14-month extension expected value of the contract is PS 217,860. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value (one year + optional one year extension) is PS435,720. The initial 14-month contract period will commence on the 01 April 2025. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Evidence that North Hampshire Urgent Care Limited have satisfied the existing contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlined in the APMS contract The new contracting arrangements are based on a rollover of the previous contracting arrangements/schedules which the provider has already satisfied/complied with to a high standard, and so the provider will highly be likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.

Options: Option to extend by up to 14-months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award C. 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 midnight 07 March 2025. 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-04e79f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021533-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,720 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 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 FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Lisa Chivers
Contact Email
lisachivers@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7827896041

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH HAMPSHIRE URGENT CARE

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