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TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 16:20

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract aimed at enhancing cancer screening appointments in primary care, as detailed in the context of the Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract specifically falls within the category of "Medical practice and related services" and is designated for service provision in Haringey and Islington, within London. The contract award formalisation occurred on 17 March 2026, commencing from 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027, with no options for extension. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process, indicating limited competition, and the standstill period for representations ended on the aforementioned award date. The total contract value stands at £22,864.85 for the one-year term.

The tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in medical and healthcare services, to assess future readiness for similar contracts or collaborations initiated by public health institutions. With scoring criteria emphasising quality, value, integration, sustainability, accessibility, and social value, the procurement process confirms a need for providers that excel in these areas, hence fostering an environment for innovation and growth. The primary opportunity here is for enterprises that align well with healthcare service delivery in community settings, offering sustainability, and have the capability to address health disparities and enhance choice for end consumers. This creates a conducive atmosphere for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded supplier, Islington GP Group Ltd, to leverage their expertise and potentially expand their service portfolios in collaboration with NHS organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer Screening - C417354

Notice Description

Access to Cancer Screening Appointments in Primary Care

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to Access to Cancer Screening Appointments in Primary Care
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The annual value of the contract is PS22,864.85
The lifetime value of the contract is PS22,864.85
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 1 Year with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027

Procurement Information

Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>Reason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/>Explanation: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. <br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17/03/2026<br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025406-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,864 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Islington GP Group Ltd (Islington GP Federation)

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