Planning

Special Allocation Scheme

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 10:38

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement process for a Special Allocation Scheme aimed at providing health services for specific patient needs within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. This tender falls under the Health services category (CPV: 85100000) and is currently at the planning stage, with the intention to award through the Most Suitable Provider Process, guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is set to last four years with an estimated annual value of £143,500. The service is intended to begin from 1st April 2026, with a notice period lasting 14 days from the publication date. Interested suppliers should have premises within the specified regions of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and be able to meet the rigorous standards of the NHS.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare provision, particularly those with experience in delivering primary medical services in line with NHS standards and regulations. Companies equipped with strong security protocols and the ability to integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare services in Nottinghamshire will find themselves well-suited for participation. The necessity for robust clinical governance and quality improvements also highlights opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare management and consultancy. This process will be particularly beneficial for organisations that can demonstrate local integration, strong healthcare delivery networks, and compliance with national healthcare regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Allocation Scheme

Notice Description

This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for a Special Allocation Scheme for the population of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire via the Most Suitable Provider Process

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Paragraph 10 - The Most Suitable Provider Process is being used to commission this service. This notice will be live for fourteen (14) days from the date of publication. This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for a Special Allocation Scheme for the population of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The service provides patients that have been subject to an immediate removal from a GP's patient list on the grounds of violence or threatening behaviour, continued access to essential, additional and enhanced primary medical services within a secure environment. The Provider should be able to evidence: Integration within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, with established premises and access to security if risk assessment identifies the need. Delivery of a service that adheres to the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts and Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 (updated) and the Primary Medical Care Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM) Section 7. Able to deliver the service in line with core GP contract requirements, access during the hours of 8am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. This will include face to face, virtual and telephone consultations. All patients requesting an appointment can expect to receive one within a clinically appropriate and reasonable time. Robust relationships with Primary and Secondary Care, Community Services and the Mental Health Trust to enable onward referral and support to patients for rehabilitation. Registered with CQC. All GPs employed are registered with General Medical Council (GMC) and on the National Performers List. Engage in continuous improvement activities, using quality improvement tools and evidence to enhance care delivery. Operate an effective comprehensive System of Clinical Governance with clear channels of accountability, supervision and effective systems to reduce the risk of clinical system failure. The estimated value and length of the contract is PS143,500 per annum (PS717,500) for 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05815d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046058-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nnicb-nn.psrsupport@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Further Information

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