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04 Aug 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board has executed a contract for lymphoedema services under the Provider Selection Regime through a direct award process C. This contract, valued at £105,000 and active since 12th May 2026, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. It has been awarded to Pioneer Wound Healing Centres CIC, a well-regarded provider of physiotherapy services across East Surrey, known for delivering high-quality and person-centred care. This procurement process, which did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, falls under the Provider Selection Regime due to its unique criteria, aligning with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023.

The awarded contract facilitates opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector to engage in valuable service delivery that enhances care continuity and integration. Pioneer Wound Healing Centres CIC's delivery model is particularly effective in community settings, providing services such as compression bandaging, lymphatic drainage, and self-management support, making it an appealing engagement for businesses focused on innovative, patient-centred care solutions. The focus on reducing health inequalities and enhancing service accessibility suggests that businesses offering similar expertise and a commitment to community health could capably compete in this sector, achieving growth while contributing to social and health outcomes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lymphoedema Service - CAN

Notice Description

The service offers treatment and advice to patients with both primary and secondary lymphoedema, including treatments such as compression bandaging, lymphatic drainage and self-management advice on exercise and skincare.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service offers both treatment and advice to patients with both primary and secondary lymphoedema offering such treatments as compression bandaging, lymphatic drainage, and self-management advice on exercise and skincare The service supports increased choice and control for service users in regard to where and when their treatment is delivered offering on-going care closer to home. Surrey and Sussex CB has awarded a contract to Pioneer Wound Healing Centres Community Interest Company (CIC) under Direct Award C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS105,000 over the two-year term, from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073748-2026
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

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 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
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
Post Town
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
TLJ26 East Surrey

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIONEER WOUND HEALING CENTRES

Further Information

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