Integrated Urgent Care - UCCH CAS modification

The procurement process involves NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board, who have modified the Integrated Urgent Care - UCCH CAS contract. This contract falls under the health services category, focusing on delivering services within Suffolk and North East Essex (UKH14, UKH34), and its procurement stage is an Award phase. The procurement method involves a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract modification, sidestepping the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The contract modification was decided on 6th March 2024, and the contract was signed for a period of 360 days starting from this date. This modification represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in urgent and emergency care. Organisations with expertise in providing coordinated care and support services for urgent medical situations would be well-suited to contribute to and compete for such contracts.

The contract particularly supports the delivery of health services aimed at reducing hospital admissions through a hotline and other advanced practices, creating business growth opportunities in clinical support pathways, electronic prescription services, and on-scene clinical advice. Practice Plus Group Urgent Care Limited is actively engaged as the supplier, indicating the contract’s scope for large-scale service providers. Such contracts are pivotal for businesses aiming to address the increasing demand in health services and align with NHS commitments to enhanced emergency care.