Pre-Hospital Triage Services in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland - Pre-Procurement Engagement Exercise
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This procurement process involves an engagement exercise operated by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Procurement Unit on behalf of NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. The focus is on pre-hospital triage services within the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland area. Currently in the planning stage, the process is a pre-procurement engagement exercise, which seeks to gauge market interest and gather feedback that might shape future procurement strategies.
Interested providers must register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 17:00 hours on Wednesday, 5th November 2025. This initiative is aimed at developing a coherent and accessible urgent care system, with particular emphasis on reducing unnecessary hospital admissions through improved triage and community response mechanisms. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in community health services that can deliver innovative solutions for integrated care.
The contract value is estimated at £15.6 million, pointing to a significant scale of operations necessitating robust capabilities in service delivery and digital integration. Companies with experience in 24/7 service management and those capable of promoting hospital avoidance strategies through community interventions may find this tender particularly aligned with their skills. Participation in this exercise could potentially place businesses in a favourable position to influence and partake in future procurement activities in the region, thus representing a substantial opportunity for business growth in the healthcare sector.
NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Procurement Unit are issuing this Prior Information Notice on behalf of NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) who are seeking initial engagement and feedback from the market to establish potential interest to deliver the future provision of Pre-Hospital Triage Services in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. The notice has been issued subject to The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the Procurement of Healthcare Services, to establish market interest in the services here described. The ICB has not made any decisions with regards to which PSR process to follow in accordance with PSR at this time, and is looking for responses that may guide their decision-making in this regard for the future.
Potentially interested parties are invited to respond to the questions within Atamis project C300124 to express an interest and to give feedback on the specification and estimated financial envelope enclosed with this early supplier involvement advertisement. Full details of the service are set out in the Specification within Annex 1
The vision for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is to deliver an integrated, coherent, and accessible urgent care system, ensuring that people are supported to access the right service, at the right time, in the right place through improved navigation, triage, and coordination. The proposed LLR Urgent Community SPoA will simplify access for health and care professionals, streamline referrals, and coordinate timely community responses for people with urgent but non-emergency needs. The overarching aim is to reduce avoidable conveyance and admissions to hospital, enabling more people to remain safely at home or in their usual place of residence, while promoting independence and self-care where appropriate. The SPoA will: * Provide effective triage and navigation: Clinical and non-clinical triage will ensure the right response is deployed at the right time, supporting early intervention and hospital avoidance. * Redesign access pathways: Current multiple entry routes will be consolidated through the SPoA, simplifying access for referrers and improving consistency across the system. * Be co-designed by partners: The model has been developed collaboratively with system partners and providers to reflect local operational realities and shared priorities. * Deliver 24/7, 365-day coverage: The SPoA will operate continuously, with workforce models flexed in line with demand forecasting and capacity planning. * Support all age groups: The service will provide access and triage for both adult and children's urgent care needs. * Enable hospital avoidance: By coordinating rapid community-based interventions, the SPoA will reduce avoidable admissions and conveyances. * Ensure equity of access: A consistent, inclusive offer across LLR will ensure all residents regardless of location, condition, or circumstance can access timely urgent care support. * Embed digital integration: The SPoA will utilise shared IT systems and data interoperability to enable efficient triage, tracking, and communication across all services.
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