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Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Apr 2026 at 09:28

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS) has been managed by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board and involves the provision of health services. This contract, valued at approximately £402,000,000, covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a 12-month extension option available. The procurement process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A, a limited procurement method that awards contracts without prior publication of a call for competition. The service is classified under the health services industry category and is based in the UKK2 region, specifically Dorchester.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large health service providers, particularly those with a proficiency in urgent and integrated care services, to partner with or compete within the NHS framework. Given the substantial contract value and duration, it is likely to appeal to businesses capable of delivering comprehensive health service solutions and capable of integrating with existing NHS structures. Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust has already been identified as the primary supplier, demonstrating the potential for collaboration or subcontracting opportunities within the region's healthcare network.

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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 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/031780-2026
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
£402,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 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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