Bridging Access Service for Barnet

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Bridging Access Service in Barnet, targeting the medical practice and related services industry. This tender falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Bridging Access Service aims to ensure general practice availability from 8am to 8pm seven days a week, filling gaps not covered by other primary care services.

The service will commence on 1st October 2025 for a duration of two years, concluding on 30th September 2027. The contract, valued at £1,186,801 per annum, was officially awarded on 27th January 2025 and has a total lifetime value of £2,373,602. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for medical service providers capable of delivering extended general practice access.

The contract favours providers who can maintain high standards in service delivery and innovation, ensuring seamless patient care. SMEs and established organisations in the healthcare sector that specialise in dynamic and equitable access to medical services are well-positioned to compete. The selected supplier, Barnet Federated GPs CIC, has demonstrated their ability to meet the stringent requirements, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses to engage in comparable future tenders.