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title: "West Essex Rheumatology GPSI-GPWER Service 26-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# West Essex Rheumatology GPSI-GPWER Service 26-28

Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c49

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## Summary

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board is preparing to award a contract for the West Essex Rheumatology GPSI-GPWER Service covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend until 31st March 2030. This procurement falls under the health services category and aims to provide community-based rheumatology care for adults within the West Essex GP practices, located in the UKH23 region. The tender process has reached the award stage, with a direct award being contemplated due to the service constituting a repetition of existing works, following the Provider Selection Regime regulations. Key dates include the standstill period commencing from the publication date on 17th March 2026, with written representations to be submitted by 27th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with a focus on musculoskeletal and rheumatology care. With an anticipated total lifetime contract value of £2,246,553, there are substantial financial prospects for established healthcare providers capable of delivering compliant and evidence-based care. Stellar Healthcare Limited is identified as the likely provider due to their satisfactory delivery under the existing contract, illustrating both the potential for repeat business and the high standards required. Businesses that are capable of system integration and meeting NICE and other relevant healthcare standards will find this contract beneficial for further growth and stability in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

West Essex Rheumatology GPSI/GPWER Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Rheumatology GP with Special Interest (GPSI) Service provides timely, equitable, community-based assessment and management of rheumatology and related musculoskeletal conditions for adults registered with West Essex GP practices. It responds to high demand for MSK care and aims to improve access, experience and outcomes by offering patients appointments closer to home and by supporting self-management and shared decision-making through agreed care plans and goal setting.

Key aims are to reduce waits, improve quality of life (including pain management and ability to work), provide safe evidence-based care aligned to NICE and other standards, and reduce demand and cost pressures on acute services by treating appropriate patients in the community. It also supports system integration, including agreed pathways with The Princess Alexandra Hospital for stable rheumatoid arthritis follow-up and clear routes for rapid consultant re-access when needed.

The current provider is satisfying the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all KPIs, with no quality concerns and good outcomes. They are likely to satisfy the new contract, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract and we are intending to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.

The intended dates the services are to be provided will be from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 with an option to extend to 31st March 2030.

Initial contract award 1st April 2019 - 31st March 2026 total value: PS1,270,249
Additional Contract award 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028 with option to extend to 31st March 2030 total value: PS976,304
Total Lifetime value: PS2,246,553. Additional 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 27th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Written representations should be sent to hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.net

The options for this service were presented and approved at the Joint Executive Committee 17th Feburary 2026.

There were no conflicts or potential conflicts declared.

Options: Additional 24 months to 31st March 2030

### 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27th March 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/024083-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 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 | £976,304 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STELLAR HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024083-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stellarhealthcare.org.uk
- https://www.hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk/

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