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Dermatology - Surrey Downs - CAN

NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board commissioned a community dermatology service for Surrey Downs. The service runs Dermatology Step-up Clinics for patients whose skin conditions do not require the two-week-wait pathway, following an initial GP appointment and referral where further treatment is appropriate. It provides local specialist assessment and treatment for benign or lower-risk conditions, helping reduce avoidable referrals and admissions to hospital. Clinics are delivered by a multidisciplinary team including GPs with dermatology expertise, consultants and nurses. The model combines face-to-face and telephone or video consultations, triage, support for primary care teams and patient follow-up. The work is classified as dermatology services and is delivered in community settings across Surrey Downs.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. Surrey Medical Network Ltd was selected by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board through Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The award was made on 12 May 2026 and the contract was signed on that date. The contract value is £250,000 over a two-year period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026. The arrangement covers one service lot. Evaluation was based entirely on the existing provider’s ability to continue meeting the required standard, with quality weighted at 100% and cost at 0%. The service model provides three hours of face-to-face and one hour of virtual consultations per clinic session, with capacity adjusted to demand.

This outcome indicates demand for community-based dermatology capacity that can manage appropriate patients outside acute hospitals. A credible future supplier would need qualified clinicians able to provide safe, effective dermatology assessment and treatment through a multidisciplinary model involving GP dermatology specialists, consultants and nurses. It would also need robust triage, referral management, follow-up and activity reporting, alongside the ability to support primary care teams through training and shared resources. Relevant strengths include delivering accessible community clinics, combining in-person and remote consultations, managing demand flexibly and reducing unnecessary secondary-care referrals. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate continuity, stable service delivery, patient-centred care, collaboration with local NHS partners, workforce development and contributions to reducing travel, health inequalities and pressure on hospital services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dermatology - Surrey Downs - CAN

Notice Description

The service manages and runs Dermatology Step-up Clinics to provide enough capacity to service all non-two-week-wait dermatology patients. The expected pathway for a given patient would begin with an appointment with the patients GP. If the patient's GP believes the further treatment of the patient should be continued at the step-up clinic, GPs may do a referral into the Dermatology Step-up Clinic Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The dermatology service provider operating within Surrey Downs is delivering a robust, patient-focused model of care that meets all key evaluation criteria satisfactorily. Through innovative service design, strategic investment, and collaborative working, the provider is achieving meaningful outcomes across quality, value, integration, access, and social impact. The dermatology clinic model developed collaboratively by the Commissioner and Community Providers, has significantly enhanced service delivery. Led by GP Champions and hosted in community settings, this model improves local access to dermatology expertise and ensures patients are triaged effectively. It also strengthens the clinical capabilities of primary care teams by reducing unnecessary referrals to secondary care. This results in more timely, appropriate care and a better overall patient experience. Dermatology waiting times in the UK vary, but can be significant, with some patients facing waits of several months or even over a year for appointments and treatment. The average time to start treatment following a GP referral is 21 weeks. However, 10% of patients wait 63 weeks or more. Some trusts report average waits of 17 weeks for treatment following an initial outpatient appointment. Dermatology referrals have shown a consistent year-on-year increase, with a forecast of an 8% growth in dermatology activity. The Step-Up Clinic approach allows benign and low-risk conditions to be managed locally, freeing up hospital resources for complex cases. This model supports value-based healthcare, reduces secondary care costs, and aligns services with population health priorities. The clinics are fully embedded within the community and multidisciplinary teams-including GPs with dermatology expertise, consultants and nurses work together to streamline care pathways. By delivering care closer to home, the model reduces travel-related carbon emissions and supports the NHS's broader sustainability goals. Each Step-Up Clinic is designed to deliver a minimum of three hours of face-to-face consultations and one hour of virtual consultations per session, with capacity to see up to 16 patients. This flexible model ensures faster access to care, reduces travel time, and improves convenience for patients. Compared to longer waits in secondary care, patients are typically seen within weeks, helping to address health inequalities and improve outcomes for underserved populations. The clinic ensures fair access to dermatology services for diverse populations and patients are seen in familiar, community-based settings, which fosters trust, strengthens engagement, and supports continuity of care. By offering care closer to home, the clinic reduces travel costs, time off work, and logistical challenges (making it easier for patients to attend and complete treatment) and manage social conditions sometimes experienced by patients with skin conditions. The service also reduces unnecessary hospital referrals, alleviating pressure on secondary care and contributing to a more sustainable, responsive healthcare system. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS250,000 over the 2 year term, from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073725-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 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 SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Surrey Medical Network Ltd

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