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Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 Apr 2026 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located in Dorchester, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)," falls under the health services industry category. The current stage of procurement is the award stage, governed by the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The intention to award notice was issued with the contract set to begin on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The procurement method used is a direct award process without prior publication, reflecting the limited competition scope due to specific healthcare regulations, and the contract holds an approximate lifetime value of £20,297,837.

The award process presents substantial opportunities for the Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, the intended supplier, to strengthen its presence in the health services sector. The contract entails the provision of urgent care services, including NHS 111, Out of Hours GP, and district nursing, underlining the potential for broadening service capacities and bolstering operational capabilities. Businesses with existing expertise in providing integrated healthcare services, particularly those familiar with NHS operational standards, are well-positioned to leverage opportunities arising from this contract. By participating in the PSR regime, entities can tap into significant revenue streams and foster partnerships within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are Integrated Urgent Care Services, NHS 111 (HA and CAS), Out of Hours GP, District Nurses, Single Point of Access (SPoA). We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS20,297,837The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Integrated Urgent Care Services, NHS 111 (HA and CAS), Out of Hours GP, District Nurses, Single Point of Access (SPoA). We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS20,297,837The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030089-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,297,837 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20253 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 DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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