---
title: "Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067acc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067acc.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS)

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067acc

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS) has been managed by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board and involves the provision of health services. This contract, valued at approximately £402,000,000, covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a 12-month extension option available. The procurement process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A, a limited procurement method that awards contracts without prior publication of a call for competition. The service is classified under the health services industry category and is based in the UKK2 region, specifically Dorchester.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large health service providers, particularly those with a proficiency in urgent and integrated care services, to partner with or compete within the NHS framework. Given the substantial contract value and duration, it is likely to appeal to businesses capable of delivering comprehensive health service solutions and capable of integrating with existing NHS structures. Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust has already been identified as the primary supplier, demonstrating the potential for collaboration or subcontracting opportunities within the region's healthcare network.

## Notice

The services to be provided for under this contract are Physical Health Services The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS402,000,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Physical Health Services
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS402,000,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

### Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031780-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 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 | £402,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031780-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030389-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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