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title: "Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) Pathway Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064776"
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buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) Pathway Service

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064776

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a Non-Specific Symptom (NSS) Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) Pathway Service. This contract, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was awarded in urgent circumstances to Irwell Medical Practice. Located in the Pennine Lancashire area, covering East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen, the contract started on 1st July 2025 and will end on 30th June 2026. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, following a limited procurement method due to the urgent need to avoid patient care risks. The contract, valued at £32,832, was signed on 11th July 2025 after the approval of the ICB's Acting CFO in response to the cessation of services by a previous provider, ensuring that patient treatment and diagnosis, particularly for suspected cancer cases, were not adversely impacted.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health services, especially those equipped to handle urgent healthcare needs. Given the nature of the urgent cancer pathway service, companies with a robust background in healthcare provision, particularly small to medium enterprises like Irwell Medical Practice, may find such contracts align perfectly with their capabilities. Enterprises focusing on innovative healthcare solutions, patient-centric services, and those able to swiftly mobilise resources to address pressing health issues will likely be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging with NHS procurement frameworks offers pathways to growth by contributing to essential public health services while building a reputable portfolio in urgent care service provision.

## Notice

The provision of a Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway in the Pennine Lancashire area (covering East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Non- Symptom Specific (NSS) urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway in the Pennine Lancashire area (covering East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen). This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances. The lifetime value of the contract is PS32,832. Contract Start Date: 01/07/2025 Contract End Date: 30/06/2026

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 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/010206-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 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 | £32,832 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010206-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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