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TenderUpdate

03 Jul 2026 at 09:21

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS) has been updated with a contract award notice approved on 3rd July 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £20,439,087, covers services such as Integrated Urgent Care Services, NHS 111, Out of Hours GP, District Nurses, and a Single Point of Access from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The buying organisation is NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located in Dorchester, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the health services industry and was conducted using the direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). There were no conflicts of interest, and the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this specific award.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in urgent care and NHS-related services. While the contract has been awarded to Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, understanding this procurement process and its execution under the PSR can help other healthcare providers strategise for future opportunities. Businesses that are well-versed in regulatory compliance, NHS protocols, and capable of managing substantial healthcare contracts can find avenues for growth by keeping informed of similar tenders and understanding the nuances of the procurement methods used.

How relevant is this notice?

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/062644-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
3 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20257 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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