Award

Primary Care Medical Cover

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:25

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17 Jun 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Primary Care Medical Cover" involves the provision of health services to an Intermediate Care Facility in Blackpool. Managed by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, the procurement process falls under the services category with an emphasis on Health services (CPV code: 85100000). The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, aligned with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £124,694, awarded to Adelaide Family Practice. Notably, quality considerations took precedence over price, indicating a focus on maintaining service standards.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare service delivery and those familiar with primary care medical services. Adelaide Family Practice, being an established service provider satisfying current contract specifications, was identified as fulfilling key criteria such as quality, integration, and collaboration. Companies capable of providing innovative, sustainable solutions and addressing health inequalities would be well-suited for future similar tenders. Participation in such procurement processes can help businesses enhance their profiles and broaden their service portfolios in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Primary Care Medical Cover

Notice Description

The provision of Primary Care Medical Cover into the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) Intermediate Care Facility in Blackpool.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Primary Care Medical Cover into the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) Intermediate Care Facility in Blackpool. Contract Start Date:01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS124,694 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 30th June 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-054dfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078875-2025
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
£124,694 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 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 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

ADELAIDE FAMILY PRACTICE

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