Primary Care Enhanced Services

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "Primary Care Enhanced Services" under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, which does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract encompasses services like Phlebotomy, Treatment Room, and others related to minor injuries and DVT management, classified under "General-practitioner services" within the health sector. Procurement was completed using a limited method, justified by the absence of tenders from open procedures.

With the contracting process having been finalised, The Deepings Practice was selected as the service provider. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an estimated value of £201,772 and is designated in the East Midlands area (region UKF30). This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing or enhancing existing healthcare provision.

Companies with expertise in areas such as Phlebotomy and specialised drug monitoring would greatly benefit from competing for future contracts under similar provisions. The limited procurement process suggests a niche market supply, allowing SMEs such as The Deepings Practice to effectively match the established requirements without the broad competition usually seen in public tenders. This contract delineates a clear opportunity for qualified healthcare service providers to expand their operational footprint, especially within the NHS framework.