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Special Allocation Service (SAS) to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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22 May 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), located in Chippenham, has completed the award stage of a contract for the provision of Special Allocation Service (SAS) - Primary Medical Services. This procurement falls under the health services industry category, specifically targeting areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire. The contract, valued at £175,000, is set to commence on 1 January 2026, running for a period of 14 months until 31 March 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of servicing challenging patient demographics and providing multi-disciplinary, holistic care. Abbey Meads Medical Practice has been selected as the provider due to their ability to furnish specialised services for patients restricted from mainstream care. The contract's focus on rehabilitative support and secure access to healthcare services suggests that businesses experienced in managing sensitive patient interaction and providing comprehensive healthcare solutions would thrive under such contracts. This initiative not only supports patient well-being but allows businesses to expand their service offerings within a strategically important healthcare delivery area.

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Notice Title

Special Allocation Service (SAS) to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board ("the ICB") is directly awarding a contract following direct award process A to a new provider for the provision of Special Allocation Service (SAS) - Primary Medical Services to those patients who are restricted from mainstream Primary Care due to unacceptable behaviours. The service will be responsible for provision of: * medical services for patients who have been removed from their GP practice and allocated to the SAS scheme * support for rehabilitation of registered patients to address underlying causes of violent or aggressive behaviour and encourage and support facilitation of return to general practice * a multi-disciplinary holistic service that provides safe, secure and appropriate access to SAS registered patients within Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. * vaccinations and immunisations, contraceptive services, maternity medical services (excluding intra-partum care), cervical screening services and minor surgery for registered SAS patients The service will be contactable by telephone during Core Hours Monday to Friday 08:00-18:30 (excluding bank holidays)

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board ("the ICB") is directly awarding a contract following direct award process A to a new provider, Abbey Meads Medical Practice, for the provision of a Special Allocation Service (SAS). Primary Medical Services to be provided to those patients who are restricted from mainstream Primary Care due to unacceptable behaviours. Contract awarded in accordance with Regulation 7 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Contract start date: 1 January 2026 Duration: 14 months (Expiry Date: 31 March 2027) Total value of contract award: PS175,000

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice under Direct Award Process A. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act (2023) do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a090
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047639-2026
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20255 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 BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 1GG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBEY MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE

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