Tender

SWL ICB Framework Agreement for the Provision of Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) Services - Reopening

NHS SOUTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South West London Integrated Care Board is initiating the tender process for the reopening of its Framework Agreement for the Provision of Primary Care at Scale Services, effective from 1st April 2026 through to 28th February 2029. This procurement, classified under health services, falls within the Provider Selection Regime, following the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and not under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It encompasses a six-lot framework with services spread across Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton, and Wandsworth. The tender period ends on 23rd January 2026, with the award period beginning on 26th January 2026, and interested suppliers can access tender documentation freely via electronic submission.

This tender could present significant growth opportunities for health service providers, as it offers an estimated annual value of £13,000,000, with a total value of £52,000,000, VAT exclusive. Given its open procedure procurement method, it is suitable for organisations looking to expand their expertise in delivering Primary Care at Scale services in South London. Businesses not currently on the framework are encouraged to tender for any or all available lots, while existing providers may express interest in unawarded lots. By participating in this contract, healthcare providers can add substantial scale to their service offerings, making it an attractive proposition for those equipped to meet stringent competency criteria detailed in the procurement documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWL ICB Framework Agreement for the Provision of Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) Services - Reopening

Notice Description

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (NHS SWL ICB) is seeking to select further providers to be party to the existing Primary Care at Scale Framework Agreement. The current framework agreement is from 01 March 2025 until 28 February 2029. Duration of the framework agreement for the providers who will be added to the framework as a result of this procurement process will be 1st of April 2026 to 28 February 2029. The Framework Agreement is comprised of six (6) Lots. Details of each Lot are as follows: Lot 1 - Croydon Lot 2 - Kingston Lot 3 - Merton Lot 4 - Richmond Lot 5 - Sutton Lot 6 - Wandsworth The framework agreement will be used by NHS SWL ICB only. * Providers currently appointed to the framework for all Lots are not required to submit a tender under this procurement process. Your existing framework agreement will remain in effect until its scheduled expiry date of 28 February 2029. * Providers currently on the framework but not appointed to all Lots may express an interest for the Lots for which they are not presently included. * Providers not currently on the framework are eligible to submit a tender for any or all Lots. As advertised, the anticipated, framework total value is PS52,000,000 (exclusive of VAT) with an annual value estimated at PS13,000,000 (exclusive of VAT). Whilst this procurement opportunity has been advertised to have a potential total value of PS52,000,000 the Relevant Authority will give no commitment to the actual level of commissioning activity under this Framework Agreement. The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within the scope of Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage application process akin to the Open Procedure. To download the tender documentation, interested service providers need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following the link to this specific project ; https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Contract Reference : C406528 Please note the documents are free of charge to access:

Lot Information

Croydon

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (NHS SWL ICB) as the Relevant Authority intends to select further providers to be party to the Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) services framework agreement with service providers demonstrating the required competency against specified criteria detailed in the Award Questionnaire for the delivery of Primary Care at Scale. Lot 1 is for services in Croydon. The appointment of the Recommended service provider (s) to the framework agreement at the end of this Procurement will run from 1st April 2026 until 28th February 2029, this is the period the Relevant Authority can award contracts based on the Framework Agreement. The specification sets out the indicative potential services and values of services likely to be arranged through the Framework Agreement.

Kingston

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (NHS SWL ICB) as the Relevant Authority intends to select further providers to be party to the Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) services framework agreement with service providers demonstrating the required competency against specified criteria detailed in the Award Questionnaire for the delivery of Primary Care at Scale. Lot 2 is for services in Kingston. The appointment of the Recommended service provider (s) to the framework agreement at the end of this Procurement will run from 1st April 2026 until 28th February 2029, this is the period the Relevant Authority can award contracts based on the Framework Agreement. The specification sets out the indicative potential services and values of services likely to be arranged through the Framework Agreement.

Merton

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (NHS SWL ICB) as the Relevant Authority intends to select further providers to be party to the Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) services framework agreement with service providers demonstrating the required competency against specified criteria detailed in the Award Questionnaire for the delivery of Primary Care at Scale. Lot 3 is for services in Merton. The appointment of the Recommended service provider (s) to the framework agreement at the end of this Procurement will run from 1st April 2026 until 28th February 2029, this is the period the Relevant Authority can award contracts based on the Framework Agreement. The specification sets out the indicative potential services and values of services likely to be arranged through the Framework Agreement.

Richmond

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (NHS SWL ICB) as the Relevant Authority intends to select further providers to be party to the Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) services framework agreement with service providers demonstrating the required competency against specified criteria detailed in the Award Questionnaire for the delivery of Primary Care at Scale. Lot 4 is for services in Richmond. The appointment of the Recommended service provider (s) to the framework agreement at the end of this Procurement will run from 1st April 2026 until 28th February 2029, this is the period the Relevant Authority can award contracts based on the Framework Agreement. The specification sets out the indicative potential services and values of services likely to be arranged through the Framework Agreement.

Sutton

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (NHS SWL ICB) as the Relevant Authority intends to select further providers to be party to the Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) services framework agreement with service providers demonstrating the required competency against specified criteria detailed in the Award Questionnaire for the delivery of Primary Care at Scale. Lot 5 is for services in Sutton. The appointment of the Recommended service provider (s) to the framework agreement at the end of this Procurement will run from 1st April 2026 until 28th February 2029, this is the period the Relevant Authority can award contracts based on the Framework Agreement. The specification sets out the indicative potential services and values of services likely to be arranged through the Framework Agreement.

Wandsworth

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (NHS SWL ICB) as the Relevant Authority intends to select further providers to be party to the Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) services framework agreement with service providers demonstrating the required competency against specified criteria detailed in the Award Questionnaire for the delivery of Primary Care at Scale. Lot 6 is for services in Wandsworth. The appointment of the Recommended service provider (s) to the framework agreement at the end of this Procurement will run from 1st April 2026 until 28th February 2029, this is the period the Relevant Authority can award contracts based on the Framework Agreement. The specification sets out the indicative potential services and values of services likely to be arranged through the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082962-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW19 1RH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

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