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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process overseen by NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board involves the awarding of a contract to Mayflower Healthcare Alliance LTD. for the provision of Integrated Urgent Skin Cancer services in West Essex, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000). This direct award follows a limited procurement method, with the contract value being £363,000 for the period of 2025-26.
This contract variation was approved on 6th May 2025 and it falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, outside the usual scope of Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract aims to integrate dermatology triage services with current GP-led healthcare services in Hertfordshire to enhance service continuity and patient outcomes. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those with experience in dermatology and healthcare integration.
Mayflower Healthcare Alliance, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), was successful in aligning with NHS goals of consistency and reduced system fragmentation. Companies that offer innovative solutions for healthcare service delivery and possess strong local healthcare service partnerships may find this contract type appealing, as it allows leveraging existing infrastructure and expertise. This opportunity could catalyse growth for businesses looking to expand their role in regional healthcare service provision.
The provider delivers existing GP led community healthcare services including dermatology in Hertfordshire following a competive tender process. This contract variation will integrate the the current dermatology triage service to align with redesigned clinical pathways to ensure continuity of care, timely escalation to secondary services and optimal patient outcomes. <br/><br/>The existing community provider is already contracted to deliver dermatology services in the locality. Awarding the triage function to this provider ensures:<br/>- Continuity and consistency in service delivery,<br/>- Efficient use of existing infrastructure and clinical pathways, and<br/>- Minimisation of duplication and fragmentation across the system.<br/><br/>Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract variation following direct award process A. <br/><br/>The contract variation will be for one year. The value of the contract variation is PS363,000 for 2025-26. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>The recommendation to award the contract under Provider Selection Regime Process A was approved by the ICB's Strategic Finance & Commissioning Committee on 6th May 2025 and there were no recorded or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision declared at this meeting."
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