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title: "Increasing cervical cancer screening in primary care and reducing inequalities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060faa"
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# Increasing cervical cancer screening in primary care and reducing inequalities

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060faa

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Increasing cervical cancer screening in primary care and reducing inequalities." This contract falls under the health services industry category and is located in Wolverhampton, UK. The procurement adopted a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), eschewing competition due to the below-threshold nature of the contract. The contract, effective from 8th January 2026 to 30th November 2026, aims to enhance cervical cancer screening within the city, targeting groups with historically lower uptake rates, and includes initiatives like evening or weekend clinics and a digital 'choose and book' portal for appointments. The award was finalised on 8th January 2026 and publicly announced on 27th January 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in innovative health service delivery. Large-scale organisations with capabilities in providing accessible healthcare solutions and digital health innovations stand to benefit significantly from the contract's focus on improving accessibility and reducing inequalities. Firms capable of offering supplementary health services, outreach efforts, and alternative appointment systems during non-standard hours can use this procurement as a platform for growth. The contract encourages growth through enhanced healthcare provision while aligning with national initiatives to improve public health service outcomes.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice under Direct Award Process A. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has been formally awarded; this notice serves as a notice of the award of the contract under the PSR. Details of the award decision-makers: Consultant In Public Health. There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. The aim of this provision is to increase cervical screening uptake within the city to bring it in line with national and regional averages. The provision will also focus on specific groups where data observes lower uptake compared to the overall average. This may include analysis by age, ethnicity, and/or deprivation decile, depending on data availability. The provision will seek to offer alternative appointment options outside of standard practice hours, for example, through evening or weekend clinics. It will also explore innovative digital solutions to improve accessibility, such as the use of a 'choose and book' portal for appointment scheduling. Additionally, within the overall aim to increase citywide uptake, there will be a focus on the very lowest uptake practices with the aim to bring them up to city level average through additional enhanced support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007097-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | RWT PCN OF WARSTONES HEALTH CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON; WOLVERHAMPTON NORTH NETWORK; WOLVERHAMPTON SOUTH EAST COLLABORATIVE PCN; WOLVERHAMPTON TOTAL HEALTH; WOLVERHAMPTON UNITY EAST; WOLVERHAMPTON UNITY WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007097-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007097-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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