Award

Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 16:23

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement stage for the "Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service," aimed at enhancing cervical screening rates across the Black Country. The procurement was executed using an above-threshold open procedure under a light-touch regime and resulted in a contract award to CHASE Search & Selection on 6th March 2026. This service falls within the Administrative Healthcare Services industry category and is located within the UKG3 region. The contract is set for an initial term from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with possibilities for extension subject to available funding.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in administrative healthcare services. The focus on improving screening rates creates potential collaboration with general practitioners to streamline appointment workflows and patient attendance. SMEs with an interest in public health initiatives, particularly those familiar with the Black Country's healthcare landscape, are well-placed to compete in similar tenders. Businesses that can leverage technology or offer innovative solutions to enhance service delivery may find attractive opportunities within this or future tenders facilitated by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Title

Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service

Notice Description

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) intend to commission a Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service. The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance. As a result of this above threshold open procedure (Light Touch) process, a Contract will be awarded to the successful Provider for a period of 12 months (1 year) (01st April 2026 to 31st March 2027), with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years, subject to additional funding availability. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the above threshold open procedure (Light Touch) process.

Lot Information

B. Technical: Lot 1 - Dudley

The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Dudley to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance

Renewal: Subject to the availability of further funding in Years 2 and 3, the anticipated indicative annual values set out in the tender documents are provided for information only, they may be subject to change and do not constitute a commitment

C. Technical: Lot 2 - Sandwell

The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Sandwell to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance

Renewal: Subject to the availability of further funding in Years 2 and 3, the anticipated indicative annual values set out in the tender documents are provided for information only, they may be subject to change and do not constitute a commitment

D. Technical: Lot 3 - Walsall

The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Walsall to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance

Renewal: Subject to the availability of further funding in Years 2 and 3, the anticipated indicative annual values set out in the tender documents are provided for information only, they may be subject to change and do not constitute a commitment

E. Technical: Lot 4 - Wolverhampton

The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Wolverhampton to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance

Renewal: Subject to the availability of further funding in Years 2 and 3, the anticipated indicative annual values set out in the tender documents are provided for information only, they may be subject to change and do not constitute a commitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020595-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£594,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£594,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£593,962 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-11-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHASE SEARCH & SELECTION

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