Tender

Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is undertaking an open procurement process titled "Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service" to enhance cervical screening rates among eligible individuals across various locations, including Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The procurement seeks to engage qualified suppliers to collaborate with primary care providers. This tender, classified under administrative healthcare services, is vital for improving patient attendance through effective identification and recall systems. The tender process is presently active, with key deadlines, including the tender submission end date on 6th February 2026 and the expected contract commencement on 2nd March 2026. The procurement values the benefits of Grant in Aid funding provided by NHS England, with potential renewable options available subject to future funding.

This procurement offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in administrative healthcare services. Businesses with expertise in healthcare administration, particularly those with experience in coordination between healthcare providers and patient outreach, will find this tender suitable. The project's scope includes enhancing engagement with General Practitioners to boost screening attendance, thereby opening opportunities for businesses offering innovative, patient-centric healthcare solutions. Supplier engagement with this project could ensure long-term collaboration prospects beyond the initial contract period, contingent upon successful execution and securing further funding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service

Notice Description

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to express their interest in the requirement for 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. The contract will be for an initial period of 1 year. It is important to note here that the funding is Grant in Aid provided by NHS England. 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. Please refer to the procurement documentation for further details. To register your interest and access the procurement documentation and submit a bid, please follow this link, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and search for: Project Reference: C408600 Project Name: Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002249-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Kimberley Walker
Contact Email
kimberley.walker13@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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