Primary Care Enhanced Services

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is progressing through its procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime regulations for the provision of Primary Care Enhanced Services, focusing on general-practitioner services. This contract, valued at £121,456, is scheduled from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and involves services such as Phlebotomy, Treatment Room services, and Specialised Drug Monitoring, among others. Located in the UKF3 region, the procurement is at the award stage, with the contract anticipated to be awarded to the Heart of Lincoln Medical Group.

Key decision-makers, including the Director of Primary Care, invite representations by 15th September 2025, noting that this is an intention to award notice, underlining a direct award process due to the specific regime bypassing the usual public contracts regulations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in or allied with healthcare services, specifically those providing primary care and general-practitioner offerings, to establish or strengthen their presence within the NHS system. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector should find this contract particularly attractive, given the emphasis on existing service provider standards and the strategic importance of the services detailed.

The focus on integration, innovation, and social value within the award criteria further opens avenues for businesses that can offer sustainable and collaborative healthcare solutions that adeptly address inequalities and facilitate customer choice.