Primary Care Enhanced Services

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board recently completed the procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, awarding a contract for Primary Care Enhanced Services. The contract, valued at £60,186, covers services including phlebotomy, treatment rooms, and specialised drug monitoring, among others, within the UKF3 region. This award follows a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the lack of suitable tenders in response to an open procedure.

The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare services sector, particularly for SMEs like the supplier, Billinghay Medical Practice, that can leverage existing capabilities to deliver enhanced primary care services. Businesses specialising in general practitioner services will find this tender particularly relevant, especially those experienced in providing specialised drug monitoring, minor injuries treatment, and ambulatory ECG in the designated region.

The direct awarding process prioritises providers who satisfactorily meet pre-existing contract standards, offering a pathway for competent firms to sustain and expand their service offerings in a competitive market.