Integrated Urgent Care Service (DAP C)
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NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for the Integrated Urgent Care Service (DAP C) in the UKH3 region, commencing on 8th July 2025 and concluding on 3rd January 2027. This contract is valued at £28 million and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on medical specialist services. This procurement process, conducted under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C process, leverages a direct award based on the provider's performance and alignment with local healthcare priorities.
The initial intention to award was announced on 25th June 2025, with the award being formalised shortly thereafter under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, ensuring no disruption to services and maintaining existing care standards. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services delivery, particularly those with a strong track record in integrated care, innovation, and collaboration. It is especially suited for established organisations capable of maintaining continuity of care and addressing health inequalities.
As the procurement method did not involve a prior call for competition, this direct award highlights the significance of proven performance and established capabilities in winning public sector contracts, underlining the importance of businesses maintaining high-quality service delivery and robust compliance with healthcare regulations.
This notice is intended to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (herein referred to as the 'Authority') intends to award a contract to an existing provider, under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C process. The decision to award the contract via Direct Award Process C is based on the provider's established capability, proven track record, and alignment with system priorities. The provider is currently delivering the service to a satisfactory standard and continues to meet all quality, performance, and governance requirements.
They are an established organisation operating both locally and regionally, with a demonstrable ability to maintain continuity of care and respond to evolving system needs. Awarding the contract through this process supports service stability, avoids disruption to patient care, and enables ongoing collaboration with a provider that is embedded within the local system. The provider's willingness to innovate and expand provision in response to demand further supports the rationale for a direct award in line with the objectives of the PSR.
The contract will commence on 8th July 2025 and expire on the 3rd January 2027. The value of the contract is PS28m.
This notice is intended to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (herein referred to as the 'Authority') intends to award a contract to an existing provider, under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C process. The decision to award the contract via Direct Award Process C is based on the provider's established capability, proven track record, and alignment with system priorities. The provider is currently delivering the service to a satisfactory standard and continues to meet all quality, performance, and governance requirements. They are an established organisation operating both locally and regionally, with a demonstrable ability to maintain continuity of care and respond to evolving system needs. Awarding the contract through this process supports service stability, avoids disruption to patient care, and enables ongoing collaboration with a provider that is embedded within the local system. The provider's willingness to innovate and expand provision in response to demand further supports the rationale for a direct award in line with the objectives of the PSR. The contract will commence on 8th July 2025 and expire on the 3rd January 2027. THe value of the contract is PS28m.
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