GPwSi Service

This contract pertains to the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board's procurement for the provision of a Community GPwSi ENT Service, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This service falls within the health services category and was awarded through a direct award process to The James Cochrane Practice, located in Kendal, UKD1 region. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition.

The contract began on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an expected annual value of £147,268. The procurement process involved a standstill period where representations were due by 2nd April 2025. The GPwSi Service contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in community health service provision.

The contract's assurance criteria included quality, innovation, value, and service sustainability, reflecting a focus on improving health outcomes and access while reducing inequalities. Businesses that have established capabilities in these areas, particularly smaller enterprises within the UK health sector that can demonstrate their ability to meet service specifications, may find similar future contract opportunities rewarding. Collaboration with regional health bodies and integration of services in line with community health objectives are significant factors for successful involvement in this market.