--- title: "Special Allocation Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05815d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05815d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05815d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05815d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-08-05" --- # Special Allocation Scheme Buyer: NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05815d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05815d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05815d.json) ## Summary The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement process for a Special Allocation Scheme aimed at providing health services for specific patient needs within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. This tender falls under the Health services category (CPV: 85100000) and is currently at the planning stage, with the intention to award through the Most Suitable Provider Process, guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is set to last four years with an estimated annual value of £143,500. The service is intended to begin from 1st April 2026, with a notice period lasting 14 days from the publication date. Interested suppliers should have premises within the specified regions of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and be able to meet the rigorous standards of the NHS. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare provision, particularly those with experience in delivering primary medical services in line with NHS standards and regulations. Companies equipped with strong security protocols and the ability to integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare services in Nottinghamshire will find themselves well-suited for participation. The necessity for robust clinical governance and quality improvements also highlights opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare management and consultancy. This process will be particularly beneficial for organisations that can demonstrate local integration, strong healthcare delivery networks, and compliance with national healthcare regulations. ## Notice This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for a Special Allocation Scheme for the population of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire via the Most Suitable Provider Process ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Paragraph 10 - The Most Suitable Provider Process is being used to commission this service. This notice will be live for fourteen (14) days from the date of publication. This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for a Special Allocation Scheme for the population of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The service provides patients that have been subject to an immediate removal from a GP's patient list on the grounds of violence or threatening behaviour, continued access to essential, additional and enhanced primary medical services within a secure environment. The Provider should be able to evidence: Integration within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, with established premises and access to security if risk assessment identifies the need. Delivery of a service that adheres to the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts and Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 (updated) and the Primary Medical Care Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM) Section 7. Able to deliver the service in line with core GP contract requirements, access during the hours of 8am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. This will include face to face, virtual and telephone consultations. All patients requesting an appointment can expect to receive one within a clinically appropriate and reasonable time. Robust relationships with Primary and Secondary Care, Community Services and the Mental Health Trust to enable onward referral and support to patients for rehabilitation. Registered with CQC. All GPs employed are registered with General Medical Council (GMC) and on the National Performers List. Engage in continuous improvement activities, using quality improvement tools and evidence to enhance care delivery. Operate an effective comprehensive System of Clinical Governance with clear channels of accountability, supervision and effective systems to reduce the risk of clinical system failure. The estimated value and length of the contract is PS143,500 per annum (PS717,500) for 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046058-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG5 6DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Gedling | | Electoral ward | Daybrook | | Westminster constituency | Gedling | | Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2025 at 10:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046058-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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