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Community Dermatology service in Halton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has executed a contract modification for the provision of Community Dermatology services in Halton, extending the contract originally awarded under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contracting process is in the award stage, and the updated contract extends the service period by 12 months, concluding on 31st March 2026. This service, classified under health services, involves GPs with specialised qualifications managing primary care dermatology, including biopsy services when necessary. The procurement method used was limited, bypassing a call for competition due to the nature of health care services regulations.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in dermatological care. GP Health Connect Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Halton, was awarded the contract, indicating potential prospects for similar SMEs with niche profiles in healthcare. By excelling in such specialised services, businesses can establish strong reputations and secure future contracts within the public health sector, thus contributing to their growth and success.

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Notice Title

Community Dermatology service in Halton

Notice Description

Providing a Primary Care Dermatology lesion triage service for all practices to access in Halton. Where required and appropriate, biopsies will be taken to support the effective management and treatment of patients. The service will be provided by GPs with an interest and/or relevant qualifications in dermatology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS IS A CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING CONTRACT. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has approved a modification to a contract that was awarded under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The original contract term is for 2 years commencing 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025 and has an option to extend the contract terms by a further 12 months. This modification enacts the 12 month extension and the new end date is 31st March 2026. The original contract value was based on a cost per case arrangement with an indicative value of PS256,264. The modification annual contract value is estimated to be approximately PS128,132 based on patient driven demand. Additional information: The original contract contained an option to extend for 12 months - there are no further options available.

Procurement Information

This contract was previously awarded under the health care services public contracts regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a contract modification notice in accordance with the provider selection regime (PSR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018007-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,132 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Claire Tyghe
Contact Email
claire.tyghe@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GP HEALTH CONNECT

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