Award

Neurology service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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19 Mar 2025 at 19:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of neurology services in South Cumbria under urgent circumstances due to the previous provider's inability to maintain consultant cover. Bespoke Healthcare Ltd has been selected for this contract, which will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year. This contract award fell under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 were deemed not applicable. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the urgent need to ensure continuity of care and address patient risks that arose from service disruption.

This urgent award represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in neurology. The urgent need for a seamless transition and rapid mobilisation of services in South Cumbria means organisations with strong existing networks in the region are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Bespoke Healthcare Ltd's selection underscores the importance of regional presence and readiness to mobilise quickly, which businesses looking to grow in the healthcare sector should consider. Additionally, with the contract's significant value of £2,086,812 and potential for extension, it promises a substantial engagement that can bolster business growth for capable and agile healthcare providers.

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Notice Title

Neurology service

Notice Description

The provision of a neurology service in South Cumbria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a neurology service in South Cumbria. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances. The lifetime value of the contract is PS2,086,812 Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 (31/03/2027 if option to extend is exercised)

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010275-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,086,812 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BESPOKE HEALTHCARE

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