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TenderUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 15:35

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of a Homeless Healthcare Navigator" under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded through a direct award process to Fylde Coast Medical Centre (NW) Ltd, located in Blackpool. This falls under the health services category, specifically concerning services for the homeless and disadvantaged in Blackpool. The contract, valued at £220,700 with an annual value of £44,140, begins on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with possible extensions up to four additional years based on satisfactory performance and budget considerations. The process did not involve a call for competition, adhering instead to the limited procurement method.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in providing targeted services to marginalised and vulnerable groups. Companies focusing on innovative healthcare solutions, social value, and reducing health inequalities may find this contract particularly aligned with their strategic goals. The award criteria emphasised quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, sustainability, and social value, making it an attractive prospect for businesses committed to these principles. The contract's location in Blackpool presents additional opportunities for local healthcare providers to enhance their presence and influence within the regional healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Homeless Healthcare Navigator

Notice Description

Intention to Award Notice Provision of a Homeless Healthcare Navigator. Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Direct Award Process C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Homeless Health Hub, which consists of the homeless health nursing team and the homeless link workers , is a nurse-led service for people who are homeless and disadvantaged within Blackpool. The nursing service provides clinics, ad hoc wound clinics and in a range of outreach locations. It is the attention to award a contract an existing provider following PSR direct award process C. It is anticipated that the duration of the contract will be from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 (with the ability to extend for up to 1+1+1+1 years subject to satisfactory contract review and budget availability) The lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS220,700

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 or The Procurement Act 23 do not apply to this award. Representations by providers must be made to the authority by midnight on the 20th July 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-06c802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072887-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCMS (NW

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