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Urgent Award for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB Community Dermatology and Teledermatology Virtual Triage and Photography Clinics

NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Dec 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded an urgent contract for community dermatology and teledermatology virtual triage and photography clinics under Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR 23). This contract has been awarded to Mayflower Healthcare Alliance Limited and ICS Operations trading as Xyla for a period of six months, commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised involved no prior publication, due to urgent circumstances threatening patient safety. The total contract value is £1,170,722.80, with Mayflower Healthcare Alliance Limited receiving £415,970.80 and ICS Operations, £754,752.00. The decision was made by the Finance and Investment Committee and the Main ICB Board. The location for service delivery is within the Mid and South Essex Health Economy, classified under health and social work services.

This procurement could potentially lead to significant business growth opportunities for established healthcare providers aiming to extend their services. Companies with robust capabilities in delivering community health services, especially in dermatology, will find this tender suitable given the focus on urgent service provision without a competitive call. The tender favoured those with the ability to ensure continuity and maintain patient safety amidst slipped timelines. Businesses with proven track records in managing community health services efficiently can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their presence and reputation in the Essex region and build partnerships within NHS frameworks.

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Notice Title

Urgent Award for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB Community Dermatology and Teledermatology Virtual Triage and Photography Clinics

Notice Description

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board have re-awarded an urgent contract for a 6 month extension for the provision of Community Dermatology and Tele dermatology Virtual Triage and Photography Clinics. This includes delivering the main element of Community Dermatology by the existing main provider- Mayflower Healthcare Alliance Limited and the Tele dermatology Virtual Triage and Photography Clinics Service sub contracting arrangements for the existing sub contract provider ICS Operations Trading as (Xyla) for the Tele dermatology Virtual Triage and Photography Clinics Service. This is under Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR 23). This is for a period of 6 months from the 01st October 2025 to the 31th March 2026 as the current Procurement timeline has slipped this urgent award to allow both incumbent providers to continue whilst the mobilisation is undertaken- to ensure continuity and patient safely. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance and delaying the award of the contract was considered as having been likely to pose a risk to patient or public safety and to protect the health of these patients. The contract is awarded for both providers 1st October 2025 - 31st March 2026. The estimated contract value is for the 6 months is PS415,970.80 with a 3-month notice period for Mayflower Healthcare Alliance Limited and PS754,752.00 for ICS Operations Trading as (Xyla). The total value for both services is PS1170722.80.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded an Urgent six month contract to Mayflower Healthcare Alliance Limited and ICS Operations ( Xyla). The contract commenced on 01st October 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2026 with an estimated aggregate contract value of 1170722.80 Decision makers are: NHS Mid and South Essex ICB Executive Team No conflicts of interest have been identified

Procurement Information

This urgent contract has been awarded under Urgent award - as the current Procurement timeline has slipped this urgent award to allow both incumbent providers to continue whilst the mobilisation is undertaken- to ensure continuity and patient safely. Decision makers are: - Finance and Investment Committee and Main ICB Board. Conflicts of interest identified among committee: [0], None Declared. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. Recused from that agenda item where the conflict existed. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR Regulation 21 and guidance. The contract is awarded for both providers 1st October 2025 - 31st March 2026. The estimated contract value is for the 6 months is PS415,970.80 with a 3-month notice period for Mayflower Healthcare Alliance Limited and PS754,752.00 for ICS Operations Trading as (Xyla). The total value for both services is PS1170722.80.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f57c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082801-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,170,722 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 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 MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esther.pettigrew@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON, ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ICS OPERATIONS T/A XYLA

MAYFLOWER HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

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