NHS SY ICB - GP Locally Commissioned Services Contract - Beauchief Medical Practice

The procurement contract titled "NHS SY ICB - GP Locally Commissioned Services Contract - Beauchief Medical Practice" has been awarded to Beauchief Medical Practice by the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. This contract is part of the health sector and specifically falls under the category of general-practitioner services.

The procurement process applied was a limited method, particularly an award procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The services will be delivered in Sheffield, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026.

The award is governed by specific local and national regulations, with an award decision made by the Sheffield Senior Management Team and Leadership Team. This particular award demonstrates the value of being well-versed in local commission structures and regulations like the Provider Selection Regime.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health service sector could see growth in their service scope by positioning themselves for direct award contracts that rely on quality over price. Although the contract's value varies with patient activity, aligning service offerings with nationally mandated NHS Payment Schemes could provide financial stability and growth.