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title: "Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667c2"
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published: "2026-03-11"
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# Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667c2

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is moving forward with the Provider Selection Regime intention to award notice for the provision of a Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service. This contract falls within the Health services industry category, specifically designed to enhance service provision and reduce referral rates. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with standstill representations to be made by 24th March 2026. The award was recommended by the ICB Commissioning Resource Group and decided by the LSC ICB Executive Team, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 in the UKD1 region. This procurement employs a limited procedure, bypassing usual competition requirements under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the health services sector focused on quality service provision, innovation, and collaboration. Businesses with a track record of reducing health inequalities and providing sustainable services are particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes, as demonstrated by Queen Square Medical Practice as the current supplier. The direct award route presents opportunities for established providers satisfying existing contracts, ensuring continuity in service delivery and maximising social value impact. Engaging in this tender can bolster business growth through service integration and by enhancing accessibility, thus aligning with public health objectives.

## Notice

The provision of a Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Gynaecology Referral Reduction Service and Assisted Fertility Service Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS65,007 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

### 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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24.03.2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022048-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,007 |

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 17:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022048-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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