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Lancashire Review Health Assessment for Children in Care Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined in this document was conducted by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The contract, titled "Lancashire Review Health Assessment for Children in Care Service," falls under the industry category of health services. It specifically relates to providing review health assessments for children in care in the Lancashire region. The procurement method used was limited, described as an "award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition," and the process was completed under urgent circumstances as per the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The award was made to HCRG Care Group to ensure continuity of service, with the contract valued at £953,712. The contract period starts on 1st October 2025 and concludes on 30th September 2026, following the review and approval by the ICB's Acting CFO on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in care services for young, vulnerable populations. Although the award process was conducted under exceptional circumstances and therefore limited to an existing provider, similar future opportunities may arise for other organisations with rapid and effective service delivery capabilities. Companies aiming to engage in public sector contracts, especially those with experience in working within integrated health systems and providing essential care without interruptions, would find such contracts beneficial for long-term growth and strengthening their foothold in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Lancashire Review Health Assessment for Children in Care Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Lancashire Review Health Assessment for Children in Care Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Lancashire Review Health Assessment for Children in Care Service. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances. The lifetime value of the contract is PS953,712 Contract Start Date: 01/10/2025 Contract End Date: 30/09/2026

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-06490b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010526-2026
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
Large

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
£953,712 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 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

HCRG CARE GROUP

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