Award

GPwSI Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 12:42

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the GPwSI Service, specifically focusing on community health services such as carpal tunnel, hernia, minor surgery, and vasectomy services, has been formally awarded by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the procurement categorised under health services. It was awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to Carlisle Healthcare without a call for competition, following a direct award process. The contract was signed on 4 February 2025, and the total value of the contract is approximately £18,644. The procurement stage of this tender is the award, and it falls within the UKD4 region, specifically Preston.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the health services industry, particularly those specialising in minor surgeries and outpatient care. It is ideally suited for providers with established capabilities in surgical and community health services. The contract's direct award method favoured existing providers who maintain consistency in service satisfaction and alignment with key criteria such as innovation, value, and integration in the healthcare sector. Businesses seeking to expand in regions like Carlisle and Preston may find growth in participating in similar tenders, offering potential for enhancing service offerings and fostering collaboration within the community healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GPwSI Service

Notice Description

Community GPwSI Carpal Tunnel Service, Hernia Service, Minor Surgery Service, Vasectomy Service .

Lot Information

Lot 1

Community GPwSI Carpal Tunnel Service, Hernia Service, Minor Surgery Service, Vasectomy Service . Contract Start Date: 01/04/25 Contract End Date: 31/03/26 Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS23,104 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023.The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23rd June 2025.This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054611
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078897-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,104 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CARLISLE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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