Community ENT

The procurement process for the 'Community ENT' service, classified under 'Health services', is managed by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, based in Preston, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services category and operates under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, distinct from typical Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement method used is a direct award process, denoted as process C, through the PSR and is intended to award the contract to an existing provider without prior publication of a call for competition.

The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, confirmed as having a value of £910,603 as of 3rd December 2025. The decision to proceed with the award, initially endorsed and decided in early 2025, lays the groundwork for an active contract phase anchored by compliance and satisfaction with original contract parameters. This contract offers a robust opportunity for growth in health services, particularly for businesses providing ear, nose, and throat services, which can align with the Integrated Care Board's objectives of quality, innovation, integration, and sustainability.

Companies that are able to demonstrate these attributes along with improving access, reducing inequalities and facilitating choice while enhancing social value would be well-suited to compete effectively for such contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those already engaged with the ICB's existing provider networks, could explore integration and long-term collaboration possibilities stemming from this established contract, fostering enhanced service capabilities and regional health delivery improvements.