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Community Dermatology Services for North East London

NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 08:19

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board, based at 9th Floor, 20 Churchill Place, London, involved the award of a contract for 'Community Dermatology Services for North East London.' This falls under the industry category of dermatology services, identified by CPV code 85121282. The procurement stage has proceeded through to the award phase, with the contract being officially awarded on 24th October 2025. The service, consultant-led and intended to encompass advice, follow-up, and minor surgery treatments, is set to run until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £870,360, and services are set to commence on 1st November 2025 in the UKI region, as per a direct award process without a prior call for competition.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing dermatology-related treatments and consultations. The contract was awarded using a direct award process due to unchanged terms with the incumbent provider, DMC Healthcare Ltd, located in London. The process meant potential suppliers familiar with the Provider Selection Regime could participate more efficiently, promoting quicker decision-making and service commencement. The emphasis on quality, integration, and social value criteria makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses offering innovative solutions in healthcare, with a focus on enhancing service accessibility and reducing health inequalities in the North East London area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Dermatology Services for North East London

Notice Description

Level 3 Community Dermatology service for North East London that is consultant led and offers advice and guidance, first appointment, follow up and treatment for minor surgery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Level 3 Community Dermatology service that offers advice and guidance, first appointment, follow up and treatment for minor surgery. The ICB intends to award this contract to the current provider DMC following the direct award C route. The service to be provided from 1st November 2025 31st March 2026. The current provider of the Service is meeting the contractual requirements to a satisfactory level and the intention is to award the providers the contract following PSR Direct Award C as there is no change to the contract terms. Contract award is from 24th October 2025.

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 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 midnight on 25th October 2025 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aedb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068757-2025
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
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
£870,360 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DMC HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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