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title: "Provision of Community Dermatology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058698"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Provision of Community Dermatology Service

Buyer: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058698

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Community Dermatology Service" involves NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation. This tender is part of the health services industry category, specifically focused on dermatology services across various locations in the Greater Manchester area, including Stockport, Tameside, Manchester, and others. Initially intended to run from August 2025 to July 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030, the process follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which is distinct from the traditional Public Contracts Regulations. Key stages in this tender, now at the award stage, involved meticulous evaluation, with contracts awarded to "About Health Limited" for servicing multiple lots targeting specific regional clusters.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare service, particularly those specialising in dermatology. Local businesses capable of delivering effective, patient-centred care with an innovative approach would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The sizeable contract value, reaching up to £44,325,080 with extensions, signals a lucrative venture for providers committed to healthcare quality and efficiency. The inclusive nature of the procurement process, with factors like social value and innovation being integral, underscores the potential for suppliers who align with NHS’s strategic objectives to thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

This is a Community Tier 3 Dermatology Service. This service aims to address the specific healthcare needs of patients who require access to dermatology services where the service is delivered across the Greater Manchester conurbation. The Specification contains the requirements to ensure the delivery of a local, effective, integrated patient centred service in line with the GM strategic aim to deliver increased quality of care closer to patient's homes. The term of the contract will be for a duration of 3 years, which is intended to run from approx. August 2025 (contract start date to be agreed) until approx. July 2028 with the possibility of contract extensions of up to a total of further 2 years. * Lot 1 - Stockport & Tameside - The indicative Lot 1 contract value is estimated to be PS3,461,844 for the 3 years of contract and PS2,307,896 for the two-year extension. * Lot 2 - Manchester & Trafford - The indicative Lot 2 contract value is estimated to be PS8,639,904 for the 3 years of contract and PS 5,759,936 for the two-year extension. * Lot 3 - Bury & Salford - The indicative Lot 3 contract value is estimated to be PS3,291,684 for the 3 years of contract and PS2,194,456 for the two-year extension. * Lot 4 - Bolton & Wigan - The indicative Lot 4 contract value is estimated to be PS5,116,788 for the 3 years of contract and PS3,411,192 for the two-year extension. * Lot 5 - Oldham & Rochdale - The indicative Lot 5 contract value is estimated to be PS6,084,828 for the 3 years of contract and PS 4,056,552 for the two-year extension. The term of the contract will be for a duration of 3 years, which is intended to run from the expected services commencement date of approx. August 2025 (contract start date to be agreed) until approx. July 2028 with the possibility of contract extensions of up to a total of 2 years. The anticipated, maximum total GM contract value (including any potential extensions) is PS44,325,080. The indicative overall total contract value is made of PS26,595,048 for the 3 years of contract and PS17,730,032 for the two-year extension. The tariff values will be uplifted annually in line with national guidance. The Contract to be established between the Relevant Authority and the Recommended Bidder(s) is expected to involve fixed local tariffs invoiced monthly in arrears, based on the actual activity. The contract is an activity-based contract funded via a local tariff arrangement and there will be no minimum activity level guaranteed. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) competitive process (ran as an open process) intention to award notice, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Stockport & Tameside

The services provided under this Lot are the services described in Section II.1.4 specifically for patients registered with a GP practice located in the Stockport or Tameside localities or resident in the same localities.

Lot 2 - Manchester & Trafford

The services provided under this Lot are the services described in Section II.1.4 specifically for patients registered with a GP practice located in the Manchester & Trafford localities or resident in the same localities.

Lot 3 - Bury & Salford

The services provided under this Lot are the services described in Section II.1.4 specifically for patients registered with a GP practice located in the Bury & Salford localities or resident in the same localities.

Lot 4 - Bolton & Wigan

The services provided under this Lot are the services described in Section II.1.4 specifically for patients registered with a GP practice located in the Bolton & Wigan localities or resident in the same localities.

Lot 5 - Oldham & Rochdale

The services provided under this Lot are the services described in Section II.1.4 specifically for patients registered with a GP practice located in the Oldham & Rochdale localities or resident in the same localities.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050283-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £44,325,080 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester, TLD35 Greater Manchester South East, TLD36 Greater Manchester North West, TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABOUT HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 11:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050283-2026
- 12 Aug 2025 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048207-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000324-2025
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001493-2025?origin=SearchResults

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