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BLMK ICB Community ENT (Milton Keynes) Service

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Mar 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Community ENT Services in Milton Keynes to Watling Street Practice, under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract, valued at £414,844, was signed on 25th February 2025 and is aimed at reducing inappropriate referrals to specialist services by boosting management in GP practices. NHS England will act as the review body for this procurement, which falls outside the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, and the award was approved by the BLMK ICB Chiefs at their Investment Oversight Group Meeting in January 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ENT and audiologist services to establish a strong presence within the local healthcare sector in Milton Keynes. With the provision aimed at enhancing service continuity and administrative oversight, larger healthcare practices with robust management capacities are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. As the contract seeks to improve the efficiency of GP practices in handling ENT cases, companies with expertise in medical management and service delivery can leverage this opportunity for business growth and stability in the healthcare market.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Community ENT (Milton Keynes) Service

Notice Description

To reduce the number of inappropriate referrals to specialist service for diagnosis and treatment, boosting management in GP practice where appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To reduce the number of inappropriate referrals to specialist service for diagnosis and treatment, boosting management in GP practice where appropriate.

The contract is for a period of 2 years from 1st April 2025.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009695-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£414,844 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2LJ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

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