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Community GPwSi ENT Service

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Community GPwSi ENT Service is conducted by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The intended contract award notice, dated 13th March 2026, outlines the provision of ENT or audiologist services within the region UKD4, specifically covering Preston and areas in South Cumbria. This award is governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As part of the procurement stage, the standstill period allows providers to submit representations until 25th March 2026. The anticipated service commencement is slated for 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027, with an approximate contract value of £147,268, though still pending finalisation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for existing providers specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with community-focused ENT service capabilities. With the procurement stage now complete and the contract awarded to The James Cochrane Practice, businesses looking to expand within the NHS framework or establish footholds in the health sector will find this contract valuable for strategic positioning. The direct award process prioritises quality, with the incumbent provider meeting stringent service criteria, including Quality and Innovation, Service Sustainability, and Social Value, ensuring alignment with the NHS's overall objectives. This procurement model supports integration, collaboration, and improving health service accessibility, potentially reducing health inequalities in the assigned region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community GPwSi ENT Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Community GPwSi ENT Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Community GPwSi ENT Service. Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS147,268 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 the 25th March 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-066a3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023150-2026
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

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,268 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 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
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The James Cochrane Practice

Further Information

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