Provision of General Medical Services for Kingsway, Bramingham and Cauldwell Surgeries

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 17:00

TenderUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 17:33

TenderUpdate

08 Oct 2025 at 09:00

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board intends to award General Medical Services contracts for Primary Medical Services across three health centres: Kingsway, Bramingham, and Cauldwell. These services fall under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with contracts expected to commence on 30th January 2026 for a duration in perpetuity. The procurement, classified under CPV 85121100 for general-practitioner services, followed an open procedure. The integrated services focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and supporting collaboration and service sustainability. A notable standstill period ends on 24th December 2025, allowing for provider representations. The total annual value of the procurement is estimated at approximately £3.8 million.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale providers in the healthcare services sector. The contracts focus on key criteria such as integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, with a significant emphasis on improving access and social value, which are highly appealing for innovative providers. Companies specializing in managing large-scale health services with capabilities in collaboration, and those aiming to innovate in social value, would find this tender well-matched to their strengths. The procurement aims to foster partnerships and enhance service delivery in the UKH2 and UKH21 regions, supporting both regional healthcare needs and the strategic priorities of primary care services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of General Medical Services for Kingsway, Bramingham and Cauldwell Surgeries

Notice Description

******THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION******<br/><br/>NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a General Medical Services (GMS) contract for the provision of Primary Medical Services, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to each the following Providers:<br/><br/>Lot 1 - Kingsway Health Centre - Modality MMS<br/>Lot 2 - Bramingham Health Centre - Modality MMS<br/>Lot 3 - Cauldwell Health Centre - The De Parys Group

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Kingsway Health Centre

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a General Medical Services (GMS) contract for the provision of Primary Medical Services, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Estimated annual baseline contract value: PS1,560,652.00
List Size: 10105.44 (at 1st Apr 25)
Contract Length: in perpetuity

The contract is expected to start on the 30th January 2026.

This is an existing service and has been awarded to a new provider.

The Key Criteria were weighted as follows;
* Quality and Innovation 12%
* Value 20%
* Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 40%
* Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating Choice 18%
* Social Value 10% Additional 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.

Representations by providers must be made in writing to the Contracting Authority via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 2400hrs (Midnight) on Wednesday 25th December 2025 to:

'NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board re: Project Reference: C385430 - General Medical Services for Kingsway, Bramingham and Cauldwell Surgeries'

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Lot 2 - Bramingham Health Centre

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a General Medical Services (GMS) contract for the provision of Primary Medical Services, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Estimated annual baseline contract value: PS901,244.00
List Size: 5835.68 (at 1st Apr 25)
Contract Length: in perpetuity

The contract is expected to start on the 30th January 2026.

This is an existing service and has been awarded to a new provider.

The Key Criteria were weighted as follows;
* Quality and Innovation 12%
* Value 20%
* Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 40%
* Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating Choice 18%
* Social Value 10% Additional 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.

Representations by providers must be made in writing to the Contracting Authority via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 2400hrs (Midnight) on Wednesday 25th December 2025 to:

'NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board re: Project Reference: C385430 - General Medical Services for Kingsway, Bramingham and Cauldwell Surgeries'

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Lot 3 - Cauldwell Health Centre

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a General Medical Services (GMS) contract for the provision of Primary Medical Services, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Estimated annual baseline contract value: PS1,339,644.00
List Size: 9396.21 (at 1st Apr 25)
Contract Length: in perpetuity

The contract is expected to start on the 30th January 2026.

This is an existing service and has been awarded to a new provider.

The Key Criteria were weighted as follows;
* Quality and Innovation 12%
* Value 20%
* Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 40%
* Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating Choice 18%
* Social Value 10% Additional 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.

Representations by providers must be made in writing to the Contracting Authority via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 2400hrs (Midnight) on Wednesday 25th December 2025 to:

'NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board re: Project Reference: C385430 - General Medical Services for Kingsway, Bramingham and Cauldwell Surgeries'

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05961e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082216-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,801,540 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,801,540 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,801,540 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2075 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Modality MMS

The De Parys Group

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