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Community Dermatology Services

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process for "Community Dermatology Services" with an intention to directly award the contract to About Health Limited. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically dermatology. The procurement method used is limited, following a Direct Award Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without a prior call for competition. The project is located in the UKD region, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £3,413,900. The award notification process is complete, with the contract having been signed on 1 April 2024. The standstill period ends on 13 May 2025, allowing for provider representations.

This tender represents significant commercial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare services, innovation, integration, and value delivery. It provides a comprehensive service scope that enhances healthcare access and addresses health inequalities, making it a suitable contract for large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver specialist dermatology services. Collaborations are encouraged to achieve service sustainability, offering a competitive edge for businesses with expertise in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Dermatology Services

Notice Description

Community Dermatology Services to be delivered to NHS GM ICB. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025. The total value of this contract will be PS3,413,900. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C intention to award notice this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Community Dermatology Services to be delivered to NHS GM ICB. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025. The total value of this contract will be PS3,413,900. 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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations 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 decision makers by midnight on 13th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Key Award Criteria - Quality and innovation - 20%, Value - 20%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20% and Social Value - 20%. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts of interest were declared.

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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017563-2025
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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,413,900 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABOUT HEALTH

Further Information

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