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Dermatology - Surrey Downs

NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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22 Sep 2025 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for dermatology services in the Surrey Downs region. The process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically the Direct Award Process C, as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at approximately £250,000 over two years, was awarded to Surrey Medical Network Ltd, who effectively fulfilled previous contractual expectations. The contract was approved on 22 October 2024, and covers a period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, to ensure continuity and high-quality service delivery.

This tender offers growth opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in community-based and value-driven service delivery. Businesses equipped with expertise in delivering cost-effective and high-quality dermatology services will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, organisations capable of collaborative work with local GP champions and community providers will have a competitive advantage. The contract is ideal for providers who can enhance access, reduce health inequalities, and align services with NHS sustainability and social value goals. The emphasis on integrated care and capacity-building within primary care settings underlines a strong focus on innovative service models that meet community healthcare needs effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dermatology - Surrey Downs

Notice Description

This provider manages and runs Dermatology Step-up Clinics to provide enough capacity to service all non-two-week-wait dermatology patients. The expected pathway for a given patient would begin with an appointment with the patient's GP. If the patient's GP believes the further treatment of the patient should be continued at the step-up clinic, GPs may do a referral into the Dermatology Step-up Clinic Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The dermatology service provider operating within Surrey Downs is delivering a robust, patient-focused model of care that meets all key evaluation criteria satisfactorily. Through innovative service design, strategic investment, and collaborative working, the provider is achieving meaningful outcomes across quality, value, integration, access, and social impact. The dermatology clinic model developed collaboratively by the Commissioner and Community Providers, has significantly enhanced service delivery. Led by GP Champions and hosted in community settings, this model improves local access to dermatology expertise and ensures patients are triaged effectively. It also strengthens the clinical capabilities of primary care teams by reducing unnecessary referrals to secondary care. This results in more timely, appropriate care and a better overall patient experience. Dermatology referrals have shown a consistent year-on-year increase, with a forecast of an 8% growth in dermatology activity. The Step-Up Clinic approach allows benign and low-risk conditions to be managed locally, freeing up hospital resources for complex cases. This model supports value-based healthcare, reduces secondary care costs, and aligns services with population health priorities. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS250,000 over the 2 year term, from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 and the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ed2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058403-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 5BH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Surrey Medical Network Ltd

Further Information

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