Primary Care Enhanced Services

The procurement process initiated by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board pertains to the "Primary Care Enhanced Services" under contract number 053569-2025. This procurement targets the provision of general-practitioner services as detailed in CPV code 85121100. The process involves a direct award without prior publication, following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The award notification was published on 3rd September 2025, marking the commencement of a standstill period, which runs until 12th September 2025. The services encompass treatment room facilities, specialised drug monitoring, and DVT management, amongst others, with service delivery scheduled for the region identified as UKF3. The relevant contract is valued at £112,539 and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in comprehensive primary care and specialised clinical services. The procurement favours entities capable of maintaining high service standards in quality, innovation, and social value, all of which are crucial criteria for selection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Beechfield Medical Centre, already an identified supplier, stand to benefit by leveraging their capacity for integration, collaboration, and service sustainability.

Such contracts can enable businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation within the NHS framework, particularly in addressing health inequalities and improving access to healthcare services.