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30 Apr 2025 at 12:48

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09 Apr 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has confirmed the award of a contract for cancer screening services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement process is in the services category, focusing on medical practice and related services. The contract, valued at £33,990, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, covering a term of one year with no extension options. The project is located in the London Boroughs of Haringey and Islington. This contract was awarded through a direct award process, with considerations relating to public health expertise and the involvement of local voluntary sector partners. Crucial dates include the formal award on 23rd April 2025, ensuring the timely commencement of cancer screening initiatives targeted at reducing health inequalities in high-deprivation communities.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in medical practices and community health services. Companies specialising in public health interventions and outreach programmes can potentially benefit from this initiative, especially those with experience in engaging with minority ethnic communities and the voluntary sector. The project’s focus on awareness and prevention through community engagement adds value for businesses that can provide innovative solutions to improve access to health services and support early diagnosis. Businesses capable of collaborative working and delivering value for money will be well-positioned to succeed in similar future procurement opportunities, particularly as they align with the objectives of reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice in health access.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cancer Screening

Notice Description

Cancer Screening / This proposal plans to build on the outcomes of the current health inequality Community Research & Support Programme. Led by Healthwatch Islington, the programme is working with Diverse Communities Health Voice partners to gather views from minority ethnic communities and provide information regarding bowel and cervical cancer screening. The project provides an opportunity to listen to residents about barriers and access to screening services as well as provide health information and upskill local VCS community partners.<br/><br/>Findings from the diverse communities report in April 23 will be used to inform the design of a local intervention to promote understanding and awareness of the benefits of cancer screening, supporting prevention and early diagnosis. With Public Health and local voluntary partner expertise, the programme will be based on outreach, sharing information and raising awareness of screening programmes and recognising symptoms, specifically targeting high deprivation communities at high risk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cancer Screening / This proposal plans to build on the outcomes of the current health inequality Community Research & Support Programme. Led by Healthwatch Islington, the programme is working with Diverse Communities Health Voice partners to gather views from minority ethnic communities and provide information regarding bowel and cervical cancer screening. The project provides an opportunity to listen to residents about barriers and access to screening services as well as provide health information and upskill local VCS community partners.

Findings from the diverse communities report in April 23 will be used to inform the design of a local intervention to promote understanding and awareness of the benefits of cancer screening, supporting prevention and early diagnosis. With Public Health and local voluntary partner expertise, the programme will be based on outreach, sharing information and raising awareness of screening programmes and recognising symptoms, specifically targeting high deprivation communities at high risk.
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The lifetime value of the contract is PS33,990.
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2025.
The contract term will be 1 year with no option to extend.
The contract will start on 01/04/2025 and end 31/03/2026.

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 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 24 April 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-05000d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017973-2025
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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 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 North Central London Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Healthwatch Islington

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