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GP Cover at Marrow House - CMT 1142

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for GP services at Marrow House, located in Stoke-on-Trent (UKG23 region). This procurement falls under the Health Care Services category with CPV code 85100000, focusing on health services for older people with mental health needs, primarily dementia. The procurement is currently at the 'Award' stage with an intention to award notice published under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). A standstill period has commenced following this publication, and written representations can be made by 8th May 2026. The contract, scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, includes an option to extend for an additional year, with an estimated initial value of £60,000, potentially increasing to £90,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in geriatric mental health services, particularly those already equipped to manage general practitioner services. The procurement method of direct award without prior competition signals the reliability and satisfactory performance of the current provider, Birches Head Medical Centre. Therefore, businesses with a proven track record in delivering steady and effective healthcare services may find prospects for partnership in enhancing service provision. The focus on maintaining quality suggests that SMEs capable of matching or exceeding the existing service standards would be well-positioned for collaboration or potential subcontracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

GP Cover at Marrow House - CMT 1142

Notice Description

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of GP Services at Marrow House.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of GP Services at Marrow House. NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) currently holds a contract with the Birches Head Medical Centre for the provision of GP Services at Marrow House. This service provides dedicated GP support 5-days a week to 21 beds at Marrow House, Longton for older people with mental health needs - primarily dementia. The ICB is satisfied that the requirements for the provision of health care services are not changing considerably, i.e., they don't meet the considerable change threshold as set out in Regulation 6 (10). The intention is to award a contract to the Birches Head Medical Centre, the existing provider, via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The contract period shall be for a period 2 years (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 1-year period. The estimated contract value is PS60,000.00 for the initial 2-year period. Should the ICB exercise their right to extend the total contract value is estimated at PS90,000.00.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 08/05/2026. 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-068a0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037283-2026
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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 STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST1 4FA
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Etruria & Hanley
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE - DR VELLATURI

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