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Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) Clinical Navigation Hub

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB

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08 May 2026 at 16:42

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) Clinical Navigation Hub" has recently been concluded with the NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Commissioning Board (LLR ICB) acting as the buying organisation. This health services contract, classified under CPV code 85100000, is aimed at providing a clinical triage and navigation service, responding to urgent health care needs through NHS111 and community healthcare professionals. The contract has been awarded using Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £5 million. Notably, this award does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a competitive call, indicating a controlled selection process.

This tender presents significant business opportunities in the healthcare sector, particularly for experienced providers of urgent care services. The contract emphasizes stability and continuity of service, making it suitable for businesses with strong existing capabilities and a proven track record in delivering similar healthcare services. The provider, DHU Health Care CIC, is a suitable supplier given its performance in satisfying the previous contract. Such opportunities can be catalytic for business growth, especially for large scale providers looking to expand their footprint within vital health service frameworks in the UK’s East Midlands region, covering areas like Leicester and surrounding localities.

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Notice Title

Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) Clinical Navigation Hub

Notice Description

Provision of a clinical triage and navigation service in response to people's urgent health care needs, following referral from NHS111 or healthcare professionals in the community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: Provision of a clinical triage and navigation service in response to people's urgent health care needs, following referral from NHS111 or healthcare professionals in the community. The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contract is not changing considerably, and the test for considerable change is not met. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is c. PS4.6m The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027.

Procurement Information

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period, which begins the day after this notice is published. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight of the 23rd March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066785
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042750-2026
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
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
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20262 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 LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHU HEALTH CARE

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