Award

Out of Hours Service

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 10:01

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to commission an Out of Hours Service in East Berkshire. This procurement focuses on the health and social work services category, with a main procurement classification under CPV 85000000. The procurement stage currently involves an intention to award a contract, which is under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C framework, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023. The contract standstill period allows for provider representations until 27 November 2025. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2026. The geographical region involved falls under the NUTS code UKJ, with specific services to be delivered in East Berkshire. The procurement method followed is limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services that can deliver innovative, quality care with a focus on accessibility and social value. The contract is particularly suited for large-scale healthcare providers like East Berkshire Primary Care Limited, which has demonstrated the ability to meet rigorous service standards and contract requirements in the region. The emphasis on quality and integration indicators, along with the contract's substantial value of £4,394,445, offers a promising avenue for growth for capable service providers able to address urgent care needs and uphold service continuity. Such businesses are well-positioned to contribute positively to reducing health inequalities and enhancing patient choice across East Berkshire.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Service

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide an Out of Hours Service in East Berkshire. To provide the continuation of essential primary care services and to deliver OOH services to individuals who are, or believe themselves to be acutely ill, with a condition that requires urgent attention, such that their immediate care needs cannot be safely deferred until the next day or at the end of the OOH period. To provide cover for primary care protected learning time To provide an outbreak response service Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide an Out of Hours Service in East Berkshire. To provide the continuation of essential primary care services and to deliver OOH services to individuals who are, or believe themselves to be acutely ill, with a condition that requires urgent attention, such that their immediate care needs cannot be safely deferred until the next day or at the end of the OOH period. To provide cover for primary care protected learning time To provide an outbreak response service Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. The total expected value of the contract for the 10-month contract term is PS4,394,445. The contract period will commence on 01 June 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Evidence that East Berkshire Primary Care Limited have satisfied the existing contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlined in the contract: they provided all of the required documentation, information and policies for the existing contract. They have followed the contractual service specification, not deviated from Frimley ICB Safeguarding requirements, charged the correct local prices as per the contract, issued invoices correctly in accordance with the Frimley ICB process, complied with Quality reporting requirements, and followed Schedule 6A reporting requirements. They have complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) Service Conditions, including Service Conditions in relation to the following: service standards, co-operation, information requirements, safeguarding, payment terms and quality requirements. They have also complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable shorter Form General Conditions, including those relating to liability & indemnity, assignment & sub-contracting, and Information Governance. The new contracting arrangements are based on a rollover of the previous contracting arrangements/schedules which the provider has already satisfied/complied with to a high standard, and so the provider will highly be likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award C. 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 or 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 27 November 2025 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-05e109
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073813-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,394,445 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST BERKSHIRE PRIMARY CARE

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