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title: "NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Community Dermatology"
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# NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Community Dermatology

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beaa5cbe-7671-47a4-8e5d-7541a216fc3c

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) has awarded a contract to deliver Community Dermatology across Lancashire and South Cumbria on behalf of the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB). The contract, valued at £8,962,929 GBP, has a duration of 2 years with a possible one-year extension. The service aims to provide specialized dermatological care within the region, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment for patients. The buying organisation, STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT, based in Rugeley, England, has facilitated this procurement under an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those with expertise in dermatology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to explore this procurement opportunity. The potential for service innovation and development through tele dermatology and digital triage solutions is highlighted, offering a broad scope for business growth and collaboration with primary and acute care providers. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector should consider engaging with this contract.

## Notice

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are publishing this Contract Award notice on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).who have awarded a contract to deliver Community Dermatology across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The objective of the Community Dermatology Service was to develop a single point of referral One-Stop service for patients with Dermatological presentation. To ensure that patients within the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB population receive the right care, delivered in the right place,by the right person, the first time. Ensuring appropriately tiered care provision through effective triage and referral optimisation. The provider is expected to support ICB led service development and innovation through tele dermatology and digital triage solutions, integrating with acute and primary care providers to offer a seamless dermatology triage and treatment service in Lancashire & South Cumbria. The contract is for 2 years with a possibility to extend for up to one year. As activity is not guaranteed, the estimated annual contract value is PS2,987,643 per annum, however, this may vary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59782779-e80f-4f58-8e1c-a30b9f0fb37f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,962,929 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,962,929 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | RUGELEY |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS15 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cannock Chase |
| Electoral ward | Western Springs |
| Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMNES HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59782779-e80f-4f58-8e1c-a30b9f0fb37f
- 19 Jan 2024 at 16:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59782779-e80f-4f58-8e1c-a30b9f0fb37f
- 19 Jan 2024 at 16:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59782779-e80f-4f58-8e1c-a30b9f0fb37f
- 19 Jan 2024 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59782779-e80f-4f58-8e1c-a30b9f0fb37f
- 3 Apr 2023 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425b6694-d6f2-44f5-9b54-3e47cc035118

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59782779-e80f-4f58-8e1c-a30b9f0fb37f
  31st January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425b6694-d6f2-44f5-9b54-3e47cc035118
  3rd April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d5e7e37-b17f-4dc8-bcf4-8de73ec49594

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