GP Out of Hours Service (North Lincolnshire)

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for the provision of GP Out of Hours services in North Lincolnshire. The service will deliver essential GP services outside regular opening hours to registered patients in the region. This contracting process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and has reached the awarding stage, with a formal contract period from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027.

The total contract value is estimated at £1,908,234. The procurement method employed is a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract has been awarded to Safecare Network Limited. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses offering medical and healthcare services, particularly those experienced in managing primary care services outside standard hours.

Companies specialising in technological innovations in healthcare, or those providing comprehensive and integrated health services, could see potential benefits from participating in similar future tenders. The evaluation criteria considered quality, innovation, value for money, service integration, and social value, indicating a broad scope for varied business capabilities to be leveraged effectively. This opportunity under the Provider Selection Regime encourages collaboration within the healthcare sector, facilitating both innovation and competitiveness.