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Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service has reached the award stage, facilitated by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. The contract, valued at approximately £402 million, has been awarded to the Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, focusing on physical health services, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The services are to be delivered in the region UKK2, aligning with the CPV classification for health services. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition and engaging the Provider Selection Regime's Direct Award Process A.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large healthcare service providers capable of delivering comprehensive physical health services in the Dorset region. The award to Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust indicates a well-established provider fit for large-scale contract fulfilments. Businesses that specialise in healthcare services, particularly those already attuned to NHS operations and capable of providing urgent care solutions, are well-suited to participate in similar future procurements. Engaging with such initiatives could solidify regional healthcare presence, enhance service offerings, and establish long-term partnerships with NHS entities, notably the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board and Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are Physical Health Services <br/>The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS402,000,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Physical Health Services
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS402,000,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067acc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030389-2026
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
£402,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 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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