---
title: "Special Allocation Scheme Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051907"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-09-10"
---

# Special Allocation Scheme Services

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051907

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, involves the "Special Allocation Scheme Services" contract, falling under the Health and Social Work Services category, with a classification code of 85000000. This contract pertains to healthcare services in the North West of England, specifically managed from Preston. The procurement, following the Most Suitable Provider process, is at the award stage as of 10th September 2025. The contract has been awarded to FCMS NW Ltd for a duration of three years beginning 1st June 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The total estimated contract value is £3,528,575.

This tender opens up substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare services, such as large healthcare providers capable of managing substantial service contracts in the public sector. The procurement method utilised, allows for selected providers to engage without a prior call for competition, provided they meet specific criteria. This opportunity is particularly suited for well-established healthcare service providers with proven expertise and experience in the region, aiming to secure long-term contracts with public health authorities.

## Notice

THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a Most Suitable Provider process to commission a Special Allocation Scheme GP Healthcare services. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process. The lifetime value of the contract - PS3,528,575 Period of contract: 3 years with effect from 01 June 2025 with an option to extend for an additional period of 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authorities and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. This contract will be awarded to the current incumbent provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a Most Suitable Provider process to commission a Special Allocation Scheme GP Healthcare services. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process. The lifetime value of the contract - PS3,528,575 Period of contract: 3 years with effect from 01 June 2025 with an option to extend for an additional period of 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authorities and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. This contract will be awarded to the current incumbent provider. Additional information: THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE ONLY

### Procurement Information

This is a Most Suitable Provider Process under PSR and this is a intention to award. This will be updated via a corrigendum following the conclusion of the 8 day standstill period as per PSR requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055435-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £3,528,575 |

## 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 |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCMS NW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 13:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055435-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023330-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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