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TenderUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 16:38

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, located in Exeter, has conducted a procurement process for the "Axminster Local Minor Injury Service" under the Provider Selection Regime in compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls within the medical practice services industry category and concerns service provision in Axminster, Devon. The procurement stage has advanced to the contract award phase, with the formal award dated 27 August 2025. The contract term will commence on 1 October 2025 and is set to last until 31 March 2027, with an option for a six-month extension. The procurement method employed was a direct award process, specifically Process C, with an approximate contract value of £74,000 over its lifetime.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the medical practice sector, particularly those with expertise in minor injury services. It is especially relevant for businesses that can integrate smoothly with existing local health services and offer social value through community engagement and equality improvement. Axminster Medical Practice, a large-scale service provider already serving the area, was evaluated on several criteria, including quality, value, and integration, indicating the potential for similar local businesses to meet these standards and fulfil service demands effectively. Businesses with established track records in delivering high-quality medical services and community-oriented growth strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Axminster Local Minor Injury Service

Notice Description

A procurement under the Provider Selection Regime, DAC for Local Minor Injuries Service provision in Axminster, Devon

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon has sought to procure continuing Minor Injury Service provision in Axminster. The ICB is intending to award a contract of 18 months with a 6 month extension option, commencing 01/10/2025 - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Lifetime value: PS74000 (including extension)

Options: 6 month extension option included in the contract

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 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 30/09/2025 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). 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-059ccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061037-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20251 years 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 DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Axminster Medical Practice

Further Information

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