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Commisceo

NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for health services, specifically the management of outbreaks and incidents, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract, described as 'Commisceo', falls under the services procurement category and is based in Hertfordshire and West Essex. The tender process, identified as a direct award procedure without prior publication, is currently in the award stage. The contract is intended to be awarded to Commisceo Primary Care Solutions Limited, starting from 1st April 2026 and potentially extending up to 31st March 2028, depending on the application of an optional extension. Decision-makers are accepting representations from providers until 8th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those experienced in managing outbreaks and incidents. The direct award process, focusing on the repetition of existing services, suggests that businesses with a proven local track record in delivering efficient and effective health services will be well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth. Given the nature of the procurement as a cost and volume model, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in healthcare management may find this contract particularly appealing, providing a stable revenue stream over its term. The contracting is overseen by the NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB, ensuring alignment with regional health objectives and systems.

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Notice Title

Commisceo

Notice Description

Management of outbreaks and incidents covering residents of Hertfordshire and West Essex

Lot Information

Lot 1

Management of outbreaks and incidents in Hertfordshire and West Essex.
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C;
This one year contract with optional 12 month extension contract is a cost and volume model. Should the optional extension be enacted the lifetime value of this contract is circa PS215,184.
The contract will be from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. If the 12 month extension is enacted, the expiry date will be adjusted accordingly. Additional information: There are anticipated system changes affecting Integrated Care Board (ICB) structures. Under section 14Z28 of the Health and Social Care Act, NHS England may make transfer schemes in connection with the variation of the constitution of an ICB, or the abolition of an ICB. HWE ICB will be changed by the implementation of ICB mergers and boundary changes, taking effect on 1 April 2026 and April 2027, which is being led by NHS England (NHSE), who will exercise its power (14Z28) to vary or revoke the Establishment Order, thereby abolishing or establishing ICBs or changing the boundaries of existing ICBs.

Options: The one year contract will have an option to extend by up to 12 months. This will be decided by the ICB in due course.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8th April 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-0677e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029138-2026
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
£107,592 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 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 HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMISCEO PRIMARY CARE SOLUTIONS

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