Award

GP-Led Community Dermatology Services

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

30 Sep 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for GP-Led Community Dermatology Services, classified under health services (CPV: 85100000). Operating under a direct award procedure outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process took place in the South East region of the UK, specifically in Windsor, with the main objective of creating a one-stop-shop service to deliver diagnostic tests and high-quality health services locally. The contract, valued at approximately £384,624 for an initial term of two years with the possibility of a one-year extension, is set to commence on 3 November 2025.

This award presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive community-based dermatology services. There is potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in health services to engage in contracts structured on a cost-per-case basis. The procurement process, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, emphasizes the importance of patient choice as a criterion, making this tender appealing to businesses that focus on quality healthcare delivery and patient-centred approaches.

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Notice Title

GP-Led Community Dermatology Services

Notice Description

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board sought to appoint suitable providers to provide GP-Led Community Dermatology Services. The aim is to operate, as much as is practicable, as a 'one-stop-shop' service e.g. ability to deliver opportunistic punch biopsy/diagnostic tests immediately if possible and provide high quality services in an appropriate setting without the need to refer to secondary care. The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year, with a service commencement date of 03 November 2025 The services to which this procurement relates falls within the Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As such, the procurement of the services is being run under Direct Award Process B. This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board sought to appoint suitable providers to provide GP-Led Community Dermatology Services. The aim is to operate, as much as is practicable, as a 'one-stop-shop' service e.g. ability to deliver opportunistic punch biopsy/diagnostic tests immediately if possible and provide high quality services in an appropriate setting without the need to refer to secondary care. The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year, with a service commencement date of 03 November 2025. The total value across all providers for the contract duration (including extension) is estimated at PS384,624. For the avoidance of doubt, this contract is paid on a cost per case basis and therefore the values indicated are the expected values only. The services to which this procurement relates falls within the Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As such, the procurement of the services is being run under Direct Award Process B. The purpose of this process was to identify the applicants that can meet the Commissioner's needs and objectives. In securing services from providers using the Direct Award Process B under the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Process B confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060731-2025
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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BERKSHIRE PRIMARY CARE

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