GP Care Wakefield - Urgent care - Inclusive of ARI Hub - Conexus

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "GP Care Wakefield – Urgent care – Inclusive of ARI Hub - Conexus" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and focuses on medical practice and related services aimed at providing timely and appropriate care through an Acute Respiratory Infection hub model. This initiative is intended to offer urgent care responses and routine appointments during evenings and weekends for the Wakefield District population.

The project will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a contract value of £815,000. The location for this procurement is Wakefield, within the UKE4 region. The contract was formally awarded on 14 March 2025, following the Direct Award C process without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical practice services, especially those with expertise in urgent care and primary care integration. By participating, businesses can tap into a substantial contract value and establish a strong foothold within the Wakefield District’s healthcare sector. The project is particularly suited for companies that have experience in managing acute, episodic care and providing extended access to primary medical services.

With the procurement method being a direct award, it favours existing providers who can maintain or elevate their service standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Conexus Healthcare C.I.C., the awarded supplier, have demonstrated the capacity to fulfil such contracts effectively.