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Special Allocation Scheme Services

NHS LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:39

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20 May 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, involves the "Special Allocation Scheme Services" contract, falling under the Health and Social Work Services category, with a classification code of 85000000. This contract pertains to healthcare services in the North West of England, specifically managed from Preston. The procurement, following the Most Suitable Provider process, is at the award stage as of 10th September 2025. The contract has been awarded to FCMS NW Ltd for a duration of three years beginning 1st June 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The total estimated contract value is £3,528,575.

This tender opens up substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare services, such as large healthcare providers capable of managing substantial service contracts in the public sector. The procurement method utilised, allows for selected providers to engage without a prior call for competition, provided they meet specific criteria. This opportunity is particularly suited for well-established healthcare service providers with proven expertise and experience in the region, aiming to secure long-term contracts with public health authorities.

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Notice Title

Special Allocation Scheme Services

Notice Description

THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a Most Suitable Provider process to commission a Special Allocation Scheme GP Healthcare services. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process. The lifetime value of the contract - PS3,528,575 Period of contract: 3 years with effect from 01 June 2025 with an option to extend for an additional period of 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authorities and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. This contract will be awarded to the current incumbent provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a Most Suitable Provider process to commission a Special Allocation Scheme GP Healthcare services. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process. The lifetime value of the contract - PS3,528,575 Period of contract: 3 years with effect from 01 June 2025 with an option to extend for an additional period of 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authorities and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. This contract will be awarded to the current incumbent provider. Additional information: THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE ONLY

Procurement Information

This is a Most Suitable Provider Process under PSR and this is a intention to award. This will be updated via a corrigendum following the conclusion of the 8 day standstill period as per PSR requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055435-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,528,575 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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 LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
N/A
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

FCMS NW

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