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title: "Dermatology - Surrey Downs - CAN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db50"
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buyer: "NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Dermatology - Surrey Downs - CAN

Buyer: NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db50

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board awarding a contract to Surrey Medical Network Ltd for dermatology services in Surrey Downs. This contract has been conducted through a Direct Award Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with no significant changes from the previous contract in place. The main procurement category is services, specifically dermatology services, and it operates under a limited procurement method without prior publication. The procurement stage is in the Award phase as of 12th May 2026. The contract, valued at £250,000, spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with the aim of delivering dermatology Step-up Clinics to enhance local healthcare services and reduce hospital admissions.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong focus on health services, community healthcare, and innovative care delivery models. By providing localised, community-based dermatology care, the awarded service supports sustainable healthcare solutions that reduce patient wait times and improve access for underserved populations. Businesses equipped with expertise in healthcare delivery, patient engagement, service integration, and those aligned with sustainability and social value commitments should find this tender inviting. The potential for collaboration with the NHS and other healthcare stakeholders facilitates future growth and expansion opportunities within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The service manages and runs Dermatology Step-up Clinics to provide enough capacity to service all non-two-week-wait dermatology patients. The expected pathway for a given patient would begin with an appointment with the patients GP. If the patient's GP believes the further treatment of the patient should be continued at the step-up clinic, GPs may do a referral into the Dermatology Step-up Clinic Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The dermatology service provider operating within Surrey Downs is delivering a robust, patient-focused model of care that meets all key evaluation criteria satisfactorily. Through innovative service design, strategic investment, and collaborative working, the provider is achieving meaningful outcomes across quality, value, integration, access, and social impact. The dermatology clinic model developed collaboratively by the Commissioner and Community Providers, has significantly enhanced service delivery. Led by GP Champions and hosted in community settings, this model improves local access to dermatology expertise and ensures patients are triaged effectively. It also strengthens the clinical capabilities of primary care teams by reducing unnecessary referrals to secondary care. This results in more timely, appropriate care and a better overall patient experience. Dermatology waiting times in the UK vary, but can be significant, with some patients facing waits of several months or even over a year for appointments and treatment. The average time to start treatment following a GP referral is 21 weeks. However, 10% of patients wait 63 weeks or more. Some trusts report average waits of 17 weeks for treatment following an initial outpatient appointment. Dermatology referrals have shown a consistent year-on-year increase, with a forecast of an 8% growth in dermatology activity. The Step-Up Clinic approach allows benign and low-risk conditions to be managed locally, freeing up hospital resources for complex cases. This model supports value-based healthcare, reduces secondary care costs, and aligns services with population health priorities. The clinics are fully embedded within the community and multidisciplinary teams-including GPs with dermatology expertise, consultants and nurses work together to streamline care pathways. By delivering care closer to home, the model reduces travel-related carbon emissions and supports the NHS's broader sustainability goals. Each Step-Up Clinic is designed to deliver a minimum of three hours of face-to-face consultations and one hour of virtual consultations per session, with capacity to see up to 16 patients. This flexible model ensures faster access to care, reduces travel time, and improves convenience for patients. Compared to longer waits in secondary care, patients are typically seen within weeks, helping to address health inequalities and improve outcomes for underserved populations. The clinic ensures fair access to dermatology services for diverse populations and patients are seen in familiar, community-based settings, which fosters trust, strengthens engagement, and supports continuity of care. By offering care closer to home, the clinic reduces travel costs, time off work, and logistical challenges (making it easier for patients to attend and complete treatment) and manage social conditions sometimes experienced by patients with skin conditions. The service also reduces unnecessary hospital referrals, alleviating pressure on secondary care and contributing to a more sustainable, responsive healthcare system. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS250,000 over the 2 year term, from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073725-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 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 | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURREY MEDICAL NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073725-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.surreysussex.icb.nhs.uk

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