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Teledermatology Services

NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Jul 2026 at 12:42

Tender Notice
Award

29 Jun 2026 at 16:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement for teledermatology services across East Berkshire, North East Hampshire, Surrey Heath, and Farnham. This project involves virtual dermatology triage and medical photography clinics, classified under miscellaneous health services, with services set to commence on 30 August 2026. The procurement, initially announced on 29 June 2026, follows a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. With a total contract value of £1,961,320, including the option to extend, the project has been awarded directly to ICS Operations trading as Xyla Elective Care due to their proven experience and capability, as evidenced in previous contracts.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative telemedicine solutions. Organisations experienced in providing integrated health services with a focus on quality, value, and reducing health inequalities will find this contract advantageous. Additionally, IT firms skilled in developing medical photography solutions could exploit this opportunity to partner or align with larger healthcare providers like Xyla Elective Care. The contract ensures continuity of service while promoting effective collaboration between commissioners and providers, providing a stable platform for further business growth within the UK health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Teledermatology Services

Notice Description

NHS Thames Valley ICB ("the Lead Commissioner") is commissioning Teledermatology Services for East Berkshire, North East Hampshire and Surrey Heath, and Farnham. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB and NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB are Associate Commissioners. Virtual dermatology triage and medical photography clinics for conditions referred for virtual triage. Thames Valley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Thames Valley ICB ("the Lead Commissioner") is commissioning Teledermatology Services for East Berkshire, North East Hampshire and Surrey Heath, and Farnham. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB and NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB are Associate Commissioners. Virtual dermatology triage and medical photography clinics for conditions referred for virtual triage. Thames Valley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. The total expected value of the contract for the initial 12-month contract term is PS980,660 The optional 12-month extension expected value of the contract is PS980,660. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value is PS1,961,320 The contract period will commence on 30 August 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Evidence that ICS Operations trading as Xyla Elective Care have satisfied the existing contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlined in the contract: they provided all of the required documentation, information and policies for the existing contract. They have followed the contractual service specification, not deviated from Thames Valley ICB Safeguarding requirements, charged the correct local prices as per the contract, issued invoices correctly in accordance with the Thames Valley ICB process, complied with Quality reporting requirements, and followed Schedule 6A reporting requirements. They have complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable NHS Standard Contract (Full Length) Service Conditions, including Service Conditions in relation to the following: service standards, co-operation, information requirements, safeguarding, payment terms and quality requirements. They have also complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable Full Length General Conditions, including those relating to liability & indemnity, assignment & sub-contracting, and Information Governance. The proposed contracting arrangements are substantially consistent with the existing arrangements, which the provider has delivered to a satisfactory standard. Accordingly, the Commissioner is satisfied that the provider is likely to continue delivering the services to the required standard under the proposed contract.

Options: Option to extend for a further 12-months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award C. 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 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight 10 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065582-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,961,320 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS Operations Limited

Further Information

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