GP services

The contracting process pertains to a tender for providing GP services, managed by the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, situated at 225 Old Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, UK. Classified under the Health Services category (CPV Code 85100000), this procurement involves the direct award for health services falling outside the scope of the Procurement Act, adhering instead to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with a formal confirmation notice issued on 16th April 2025.

The contract value is set at £201,000, covering services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Key contacts include Frances Molyneux, Head of Clinical Services Contracts. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in delivering GP services.

As the contract was awarded using a direct award process due to the satisfactory performance of the existing provider, gtd healthcare, businesses with a strong track record in service provision and the ability to meet stringent selection criteria can explore opportunities for future tenders. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in general-practitioner services, especially those capable of fulfilling public health contracts, could find similar procurement processes a viable pathway for expansion.