Primary Care Enhanced Services - The Arrow Surgery

The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board has successfully concluded a procurement process for "Primary Care Enhanced Services - The Arrow Surgery," classified under health services (CPV: 85100000). The procurement procedure, defined as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, saw the contract awarded to The Arrow Surgery without prior competition, as it was deemed to have no realistic alternative provision. This service award, effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, will cover various health services such as ECGs, leg ulcer treatments, anti-coagulation, phlebotomy, and more.

Located in Coventry and Warwickshire, the contract bears a value of £60,000 and was formalised on 1st April 2025. This tender creates substantial opportunities for existing healthcare providers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises like The Arrow Surgery, to expand their service offerings and establish a stronger presence within the UK health service sector. The procurement procedure, primarily characterised by the limited competition approach, suggests that providers with a robust track record of service quality and reliability in health care would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities.

Such contracts are optimal for businesses capable of demonstrating niche expertise in primary care services, along with the capacity to handle potential conflicts of interest in board decisions effectively.