Award

Community Dermatology Service for Manchester, Trafford and Tameside

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board recently completed the procurement process for the Community Dermatology Service targeting Manchester, Trafford, and Tameside areas. This contract, valued at £2,049,715 and categorised under dermatology services, involves the provision of Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service for a one-year term from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process was initiated through a limited method due to urgent needs, allowing an award without prior call for competition, and falls outside typical procurement directives. The award was finalised on 12th March 2026 and signed by the Corporate Director of Finance alongside the Executive Committee of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.

The contract offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in dermatology services. With NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board as the key buying organisation, businesses that can deliver specialised dermatology treatments and manage Tier 3 healthcare services are well-positioned to expand their presence in the Greater Manchester area. SMEs and large enterprises in the healthcare sector may find it beneficial to enhance service delivery capabilities to cater to this strategic health provision, enabling business growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Community Dermatology Service for Manchester, Trafford and Tameside

Notice Description

Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service to three GM localities: Manchester, Trafford and Tameside. An Urgent Award has been made for Community Dermatology services to bridge the gap whilst a competitive procurement is being undertaken to ensure that patients still receive the treatment they need. This contract is for 12-months from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. The total contract value will be PS2,049,715.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An urgent award has been made for Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service to three GM localities: Manchester, Trafford and Tameside. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts of interest were declared.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Urgent 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 Regulations do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022506-2026
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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,049,715 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202511 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 GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABOUT HEALTH

Further Information

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