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Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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11 Mar 2026 at 17:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is moving forward with the Provider Selection Regime intention to award notice for the provision of a Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service. This contract falls within the Health services industry category, specifically designed to enhance service provision and reduce referral rates. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with standstill representations to be made by 24th March 2026. The award was recommended by the ICB Commissioning Resource Group and decided by the LSC ICB Executive Team, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 in the UKD1 region. This procurement employs a limited procedure, bypassing usual competition requirements under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the health services sector focused on quality service provision, innovation, and collaboration. Businesses with a track record of reducing health inequalities and providing sustainable services are particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes, as demonstrated by Queen Square Medical Practice as the current supplier. The direct award route presents opportunities for established providers satisfying existing contracts, ensuring continuity in service delivery and maximising social value impact. Engaging in this tender can bolster business growth through service integration and by enhancing accessibility, thus aligning with public health objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS65,007 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24.03.2026. 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-0667c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022048-2026
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
£65,007 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Queen Square Medical Practice

Further Information

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