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title: "NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Community Dermatology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03add7"
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# NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Community Dermatology

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03add7

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has concluded a tendering process for the provision of Community Dermatology services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The procurement was managed by the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU). The contract, valued at an estimated £8,962,929, spans two years with an option to extend for one additional year. The primary objective is to establish a comprehensive dermatology service that provides a single point of referral, ensuring effective triage and referral optimisation, and incorporating tele dermatology and digital triage solutions. The tender used an open procurement procedure and was classified under CPV code 85100000 for Health Services, indicating its category as services. The contract was awarded to Omnes Healthcare Limited, starting from 25 October 2023, with services being delivered in Lancashire & South Cumbria (UKD1 and UKD4 regions).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in dermatological care and digital health solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing tiered care through integrated telehealth platforms, and those skilled in service innovation and integration with primary and acute care providers, stand to benefit significantly. The requirements for effective triage and seamless treatment pathways suggest that businesses with advanced digital infrastructure and telemedicine capabilities would be well-suited to compete. The contract’s extension option offers stability and continued business prospects in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

## Notice

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) is working on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB). This procurement was to identify a provider 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for 2 years with an option to extend for 1 year.

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with an option to extend for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022621-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,076,592 |
| Lots value | £15,076,592 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,962,929 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) |
| Additional buyers | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD; NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire |

## 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

- 22 Jul 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022621-2024
- 30 Mar 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009324-2023
- 3 Mar 2023 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006251-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/part/2/chapter/3/made
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/schedule/3/made
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb/
- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk

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