Primary Care Enhanced Services

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is planning to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for Primary Care Enhanced Services, which include phlebotomy, treatment room services, and specialised drug monitoring, among others. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as general-practitioner services. The procurement method employed is limited, specifying an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

Although the contract is yet to be formally awarded, it signifies an intention to award with a standstill period ending on 12th September 2025. Key decision criteria include quality, value, service integration, and social value, with a contract value estimated at £143,980 for the duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, in the UKF3 region. This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those experienced in general-practitioner operations.

The procurement process is expected to benefit existing providers well-versed in primary care services capable of maintaining high standards across diverse offerings like safeguarding and DVT management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like St Peters Hill Surgery—cited as a potential supplier—are particularly well-positioned to compete, given their ability to deliver integrated, innovative care solutions efficiently under the guidelines of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023.