Holland Park Surgery APMS Contract

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has awarded an Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contract to Holland Park Surgery for the provision of primary medical services. This contract, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was confirmed using a direct award process without a call for competition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025, running for ten years with an option to extend for an additional five years, valued at approximately £8,058,915.

The procurement stage is complete, and it focuses on general practitioner services located at Park View Centre, Chester Road North, Walsall, under the services industry category. This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in general-practitioner offerings. The procurement process favoured an existing provider that meets all specified criteria to the satisfaction of the commissioner, therefore SMEs looking to compete in such processes should ensure their offerings align with current contractual and legislative requirements for primary care medical services.

Although this specific contract was awarded without open competition, understanding the criteria and performance standards required can help businesses better position themselves for future opportunities in similar procurement exercises.