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22 Dec 2025 at 17:26

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26 Feb 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Integrated Care Programme in East Lancashire," a contract focused on health services. This programme aims to provide person-centred support for individuals aged 50+ at risk of hospital admission or managing long-term conditions. The procurement category is services, specifically under the CPV code 85100000 for health services. Key dates include the award of the contract on 12th March 2025, with services commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement was executed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using a direct award process, not following the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023, with a contract value of £511,453 and its location in the UKD4 region.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those experienced in delivering integrative care solutions. Organisations with expertise in providing support to older adults with complex health needs could find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, allowing them to demonstrate quality and innovation in service delivery. While the contract was awarded to an existing provider, Age UK Lancashire, the process highlights the necessity for providers to meet criteria such as quality, innovation, value, integration, and collaboration. Businesses positioned in the healthcare sector can leverage similar opportunities to foster growth by aligning with the buyer's objectives of improving access and reducing health inequalities through sustainable, person-centred care.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Integrated Care Programme in East Lancashire

Notice Description

The provision of an Integrated Care Programme that provides person centred support for people aged 50+ in East Lancashire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Integrated Care Programme- The service provides person centred support for people aged 50+ in East Lancashire who are at risk of an unplanned hospital admission, a high frailty score or any number of long-term conditions. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS500,688 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.

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11th 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-04e7f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085585-2025
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
£500,688 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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 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

Age UK Lancashire

Further Information

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