Award

Enhanced primary care service providing healthcare to rough sleepers in Slough

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board has issued an intention-to-award notice for a contract concerning enhanced primary care services aimed at providing healthcare to rough sleepers in Slough, classified under the health services category. This notice follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and involves a direct award to East Berkshire Primary Care (EBPC). The procurement is at the award stage, with a standstill period in place until 1st July 2025 for any provider representations. The contract encompasses an initial period starting 1st July 2025 with a potential extension, altogether valued at £95,229. The contract will be managed without a prior call for competition due to its particular requirements, focusing on quality, innovation, and social value in service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in delivering healthcare services to vulnerable populations, particularly those with experience in operating within integrated care frameworks. Companies adept at providing innovative solutions and demonstrating social value can align their operations with the goals of the NHS Frimley ICB, thus expanding their service portfolios and contributing to the reduction of health inequalities. Enterprises specialising in healthcare provision will find competing or collaborating on this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities in delivering essential health services to rough sleepers, thereby solidifying their position in a sector focused on social impact and innovation.

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Notice Title

Enhanced primary care service providing healthcare to rough sleepers in Slough

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide Enhanced primary care service providing healthcare to rough sleepers in Slough This service was originally commissioned in 2019 as an enhanced GP support for vulnerable groups using IAGP (Improved access to general practice). At the time the contract was between East Berkshire CCG and the East Berkshire Primary Care (EBPC) to run an outreach service in each of the locality areas in East Berkshire as part of the out of hours contract. In 2023 the budget and commissioning responsibilities were transferred over to the PCNs who continued to commission the service with the same provider. In April 2025 the PCN served EBPC with 3 months' notice, they would no longer continue commissioning the service. Funding source is now with BCF and to ensure continuity and consistency in service are looking to Direct Award with a new contract for the year 2025/26 Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide enhance primary care services to run an outreach service in each of the locality areas in East Berkshire as part of the out of hours contract for rough sleepers. Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. The total expected value of the contract for the initial one-year contract term is PS49,978.00. The optional one-year extension expected value of the contract is PS49,978.00. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value (one year + optional one year extension) is PS95,229.00 The one-year contract period will commence on the 01st July 2025. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: EBPC has been running the service satisfactorily for several years with no issues related to the quality or ability to provide the service. The provider has demonstrated ability to deliver the service in current model with high quality and consistency of provision. This Direct Award is for a continuation in this financial year and within which we would be looking for further integration and innovation in the delivery of the service with other partner organisations supporting rough sleepers in Slough. People who experience homelessness also experience significant health inequalities and this enhanced, targeted service is key in supporting this group access vital healthcare support, improve their health and life outcomes and their journey back into good mental and physical health, housing and employment. It works alongside and in collaboration with other agencies and organisations in Slough who are supporting homeless rough sleepers.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 the relevant authority by 1st July 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-054f68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033482-2025
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
£95,229 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 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 FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
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
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST BERKSHIRE PRIMARY CARE (EBPC

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