---
title: "Community Dermatology service in Halton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a34"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Community Dermatology service in Halton

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a34

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has executed a contract modification for the provision of Community Dermatology services in Halton, extending the contract originally awarded under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contracting process is in the award stage, and the updated contract extends the service period by 12 months, concluding on 31st March 2026. This service, classified under health services, involves GPs with specialised qualifications managing primary care dermatology, including biopsy services when necessary. The procurement method used was limited, bypassing a call for competition due to the nature of health care services regulations.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in dermatological care. GP Health Connect Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Halton, was awarded the contract, indicating potential prospects for similar SMEs with niche profiles in healthcare. By excelling in such specialised services, businesses can establish strong reputations and secure future contracts within the public health sector, thus contributing to their growth and success.

## Notice

Providing a Primary Care Dermatology lesion triage service for all practices to access in Halton. Where required and appropriate, biopsies will be taken to support the effective management and treatment of patients. The service will be provided by GPs with an interest and/or relevant qualifications in dermatology.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS IS A CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING CONTRACT. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has approved a modification to a contract that was awarded under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The original contract term is for 2 years commencing 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025 and has an option to extend the contract terms by a further 12 months. This modification enacts the 12 month extension and the new end date is 31st March 2026. The original contract value was based on a cost per case arrangement with an indicative value of PS256,264. The modification annual contract value is estimated to be approximately PS128,132 based on patient driven demand. Additional information: The original contract contained an option to extend for 12 months - there are no further options available.

### Procurement Information

This contract was previously awarded under the health care services public contracts regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a contract modification notice in accordance with the provider selection regime (PSR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018007-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,132 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GP HEALTH CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018007-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- https://gphealthconnect.co.uk
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

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