Primary Care Enhanced Services - Bulkington Surgery

The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board awarded a contract for Primary Care Enhanced Services to Bulkington Surgery. The contract, valued at £38,000, is aimed at providing health services focused on Atrial Fibrillation, Minor Injury, Prostate Cancer, Shared Care, Spirometry, Treatment Room, and Dementia Diagnosis. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and runs until 31st March 2026.

This procurement falls under the services category with a classification of health services. The procurement process was completed through a direct award as per the Provider Selection Regime regulations, utilising a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract was awarded on 7th July 2025, covering the region of Coventry and Warwickshire.

The direct award approach, sanctioned by the regulations, signals a need for specialised medical services, creating a competitive edge for established providers with a capacity to deliver complex health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the specified services such as dementia diagnosis and atrial fibrillation management would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, given the emphasis on quality in the award criteria.

Future contracts may offer openings for well-prepared SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-standard healthcare services.