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10 Jul 2026 at 12:53

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dermatology Service" contract has been conducted by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public body governed by public law. The contract is focused on providing health services within the East Cheshire region, specifically offering a consultant-led dermatology service. This process was completed using a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, which exempts it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Originally intended to be awarded on a provisional basis, the contract has now been officially awarded to Dermwise Limited, starting on the 1st of July 2026 and concluding on the 30th of September 2026, with an indicative lifetime value of £232,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in dermatology and related health services. Firms capable of delivering managed healthcare services, including outpatient clinics and minor operative procedures, would find this contract particularly pertinent. With the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust acting as the contracting authority, there exists a robust potential for businesses adept in providing specialist medical services to secure partnerships and expand their footprint in the public healthcare sphere. Businesses structured as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Dermwise Limited, have demonstrated their suitability and competitiveness in bidding for and securing similar contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dermatology Service

Notice Description

To provide a consultant led service for patients of East Cheshire Dermatology service

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a consultant led service for East Cheshire dermatology patients, providing a fully managed service including healthcare and administrative support. Services include outpatient clinics and minor op procedures.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 midnight on the 30th June2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Direct Award C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065192-2026
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
SME

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
£232,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 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
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4QJ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DERMWISE

Further Information

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