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title: "Onward Capacity Hubs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Onward Capacity Hubs

Buyer: NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e8a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, which intends to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for "Onward Capacity Hubs". This service falls within the health services category, specifically catering to urgent care needs that do not require full emergency services. The location for this tender includes regions UKH11 and UKH12. The procurement is currently at the award stage, and as of 29th April 2026, NHS Central East ICB has announced the intention to award the contract, which was approved by the ICB Board on 16th January 2026. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027, with an indicative annual value of £2,200,000. Providers wishing to make representations must do so by 13th May 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the health services sector, particularly those with expertise in urgent care provision. It is well-suited for companies capable of rapidly assessing and treating non-life-threatening conditions, ensuring quick patient turnover and optimal use of medical resources. Businesses specialising in health services with experience in similar tendering processes, such as limited procurement methods or direct awards, may have a competitive advantage. With NHS Central East Integrated Care Board serving as the contracting authority, firms that align with NHS standards and systems may find favourable growth prospects through collaboration. The strategic location within UKH11 and UKH12 also opens possibilities for regional growth and partnership within the public health network.

## Notice

The service provides same day rapid assessment, interface and discharge ensuring appropriate medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment for illnesses and injuries which require urgent care, but which are non-life threatening and do not require the full services of an Emergency Department.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Central East ICB, previously Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C for a duration of 12 months, from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027. The financial values included are indicative and subject to final approval. The indicative annual value of the contract is PS2,200,000 Additional information: There are anticipated system changes affecting Integrated Care Board (ICB) structures. Under section 14Z28 of the Health and Social Care Act, NHS England may make transfer schemes in connection with the variation of the constitution of an ICB, or the abolition of an ICB. C&P ICB will be changed by the implementation of ICB mergers and boundary changes, taking effect on 1 April 2026 and April 2027, which is being led by NHS England (NHSE), who will exercise its power (14Z28) to vary or revoke the Establishment Order, thereby abolishing or establishing ICBs or changing the boundaries of existing ICBs

### 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 13 May 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/039510-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 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 | £2,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB7 4EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely West |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039510-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cpics.org.uk/

## Provenance

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