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08 Jul 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS South West London Integrated Care Board involves the award of a contract for the "Provision of Specialist GP Services - Croydon". This procurement falls under the industry category of general-practitioner services and is located in Croydon, London. The contract, associated with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), went through a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming for efficient service mobilisation and continuity of care. The final award was made to Croydon GP Collaborative and is marked as active as of 1st July 2026, with a contract value of £126,522. The award was based on criteria such as quality of care, service integration, and timely mobilisation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those with experience in community care and GP services. Companies that can demonstrate robust service delivery capabilities and have a track record in dealing with NHS frameworks may find this contract advantageous for expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector. The emphasis on quality and continuity of care underscores the importance of established expertise, making it especially suitable for SMEs with a strong presence in the healthcare market. The successful execution of this project not only augments a provider's portfolio but also offers an avenue to contribute positively to patient outcomes and community healthcare standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist GP Services - Croydon

Notice Description

The contract delivers a secure and specialist GP service to patients residing in the London Borough of Croydon. The service is accessed via referrals from clinicians across the borough, supporting adherence to agreed referral pathways and enabling timely access to appropriate care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract provides specialist primary care services to a defined cohort of patients in Croydon. The service supports continuity of care for vulnerable patients within the community and reduces the need for acute service use and hospital admissions. The procurement has been undertaken via the NHS South West London Integrated Care Board Framework Agreement for the Provision of Primary Care at Scale Services (FTS notice: 2025/S 000-003556), under Lot 1 - Croydon, Service Description 42 (General Practice Support Service).

Procurement Information

This notice relates to a contract award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and constitutes a direct award under an existing framework. The award of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This notice is published in order to meet the transparency requirements set out in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 in respect of the Direct Award process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064416-2026
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,522 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 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 SOUTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW19 1RH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROYDON GP COLLABORATIVE

Further Information

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