Additional Primary Care Capacity - Out of hours Base Visits

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process for providing additional primary care capacity, specifically focusing on out-of-hours base visits at Royal Sussex County Hospital. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulation 2023 and operates outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024. The notice, published on 5 March 2025, marks the start of a standstill period that concludes on 17 March 2025.

The contract, valued at £720,000 per annum, is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025, contingent on representations received by the Deputy Chief Delivery and Strategy Officer and the Director of Strategic Commissioning, NHS Sussex ICB. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those adept in providing urgent treatment care in primary healthcare settings. The weighted evaluation criteria prioritise quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, access, health inequalities reduction, and social value.

Companies excelling in these areas stand a strong chance of success in this competitive process. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on healthcare can leverage this tender to expand their reach and enhance their market presence within the Sussex region.