The Provision of Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Adult Teledermatology Service on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NHS LSC ICB)

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NHS LSC ICB) is in the planning phase for a procurement process concerning the provision of a regional adult teledermatology service. This service, categorised under health services, aims to deliver teledermatology pathways closer to patients' homes, utilising SkinHub, image capture spoke sites, and Central Virtual Triage. The procurement is set to take place under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a tender opportunity expected to be published on 27th July 2026. The indicative service commencement date is 1st April 2027, with a potential contract term of three years and an optional two-year extension, holding a total contract value of up to £13,400,000. The service area covers regions UKD1 and UKD4, which include parts of Lancashire and South Cumbria in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in teledermatology and image-based diagnostics. It is an ideal business growth opportunity for entities capable of delivering innovative healthcare solutions through consortia bids or subcontracting arrangements. Companies focusing on health technology, telemedicine, and associated support services will find this contract to be a strategic opportunity to expand their footprint in the health services sector. Additionally, the contract's duration and potential for extension provide stability and a longer-term commitment, making it advantageous for businesses looking to establish or deepen partnerships with public health bodies such as the NHS.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Adult Teledermatology Service on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NHS LSC ICB)

Notice Description

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is publishing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) ahead of a Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Authority aims to provide a single service (SkinHub, image capture spoke sites and Central Virtual Triage) to deliver a pre-secondary care referral teledermatology pathway, delivered closer to patients' homes, whilst maintaining effective triage of teledermoscopy images taken on USC pathways in LSC Trusts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are issuing this PIN on behalf NHS LSC ICB. This Prior Information Notice is for information only following the Market Engagement adverts published on 18th February 2026 and 15th May 2026. This notification is provided to enable interested parties to plan for a PSR competitive process as The Relevant Authority is aiming to publish the tendering opportunity on 27th July 2026 via the E-Tendering Portal SAP Ariba. Please see the following links for the Market Engagement notices: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014997-2026/ https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045017-2026/ The term of the contract is 3 years plus a potential 2-year extension. The total contract value over the 3 years plus the potential 2-year extension will be a maximum total contract value calculated as PS13,400,00.00. The indicative Service Commencement date is 1st April 2027. The ICB is intending to award one contract for this requirement. While this contract will be awarded strictly to a single legal entity, this does not exclude collaborative delivery, consortia bids, or subcontracting arrangements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067450-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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