Albion Mill (medical oversight)

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of medical oversight at Albion Mill under urgent circumstances. The contract was awarded to Shifa Surgery, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, with a total value of £274,750. This service falls under the industry category of general-practitioner services (CPV code 85121100) and is located in the UKD4 region.

The procurement stage is complete, and the award was made through a limited procurement method due to unforeseen urgent circumstances, bypassing the typical competitive tender process as permitted by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract aims to ensure patient safety and continuity of care during an ongoing review of the full provision at Albion Mill. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical oversight and general-practitioner services.

Companies with robust capabilities in maintaining and improving patient safety and care quality under urgent conditions will find this type of tender suitable for their expertise. The direct award process, conducted without prior publication for competition, underscores the need for quick and reliable service providers like Shifa Surgery. Businesses that can deliver high-quality healthcare services swiftly and efficiently, similar to Shifa Surgery's model, will be well-positioned to compete in such urgent and essential procurement scenarios.