--- title: "Single Point of Access (SPoA) - Urgent Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Single Point of Access (SPoA) - Urgent Care Buyer: NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b9.json) ## Summary The NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (NHS LLR ICB) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Single Point of Access (SPoA) - Urgent Care" service. This initiative falls within the health services industry category and aims to establish a coordinated entry system for urgent community care across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime, exempt from the Procurement Act 2023, and is valued at £25 million over a potential five-year duration. An intended contract start date is set for 1st April 2027, with procurement activities updating after 21st July 2026 when the notice will be live for 14 days. The process employs the PSR Most Suitable Provider methodology to identify the ideal provider. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in healthcare coordination and integrated service delivery. Businesses equipped with capabilities in providing clinically-led triage functions, 24/7 operation, digital health solutions, and service integration across health, social care, and community services stand to be highly competitive. SMEs with expertise in urgent care solutions and capacity management technologies could leverage this project to enhance visibility and influence within the broader UK healthcare market. ## Notice The proposed Single Point of Access will provide a single, coordinated route into urgent community care services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The model is designed to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place, whilst simplifying access for health and care professionals and improving coordination across the wider system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The proposed Single Point of Access will provide a single, coordinated route into urgent community care services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The model is designed to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place, whilst simplifying access for health and care professionals and improving coordination across the wider system. The proposed model will: * Provide a clinically-led triage and coordination function. * Operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. * Support all age groups. * Enable direct referral into urgent community services. * Provide access to senior clinical decision makers. * Improve integration between health, social care and community services. * Support earlier intervention and hospital avoidance. * Improve visibility of demand, capacity and system pressures. * Utilise shared care records and interoperable digital solutions. * Promote equity of access across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The model represents a significant step towards a more integrated and responsive urgent community care offer. NHS LLR ICB intends to follow the PSR Most Suitable Provider Process to award this contract. The estimated value and length of the contract is PS5 million per annum for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for up to 2 years (PS25,000,000). The intended contract start date is 01/04/2027. This notice will be live for fourteen (14) days from the date of publication. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062439-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8TB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 15:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062439-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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