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Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) Pathway Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Feb 2026 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a Non-Specific Symptom (NSS) Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) Pathway Service. This contract, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was awarded in urgent circumstances to Irwell Medical Practice. Located in the Pennine Lancashire area, covering East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen, the contract started on 1st July 2025 and will end on 30th June 2026. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, following a limited procurement method due to the urgent need to avoid patient care risks. The contract, valued at £32,832, was signed on 11th July 2025 after the approval of the ICB's Acting CFO in response to the cessation of services by a previous provider, ensuring that patient treatment and diagnosis, particularly for suspected cancer cases, were not adversely impacted.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health services, especially those equipped to handle urgent healthcare needs. Given the nature of the urgent cancer pathway service, companies with a robust background in healthcare provision, particularly small to medium enterprises like Irwell Medical Practice, may find such contracts align perfectly with their capabilities. Enterprises focusing on innovative healthcare solutions, patient-centric services, and those able to swiftly mobilise resources to address pressing health issues will likely be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging with NHS procurement frameworks offers pathways to growth by contributing to essential public health services while building a reputable portfolio in urgent care service provision.

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Notice Title

Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) Pathway Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway in the Pennine Lancashire area (covering East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway in the Pennine Lancashire area (covering East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen). This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances. The lifetime value of the contract is PS32,832. Contract Start Date: 01/07/2025 Contract End Date: 30/06/2026

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010206-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,832 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 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 LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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