Primary Care Enhanced Services

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract for Primary Care Enhanced Services through a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), in alignment with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This process does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. Although the contract is at the award stage, it is currently in a standstill period, allowing for provider representations until 12th September 2025.

The services to be provided, including phlebotomy, warfarin, and DVT assessment, among others, are classified under general practitioner services (CPV 85121100). The contract will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, servicing the UKF3 region with an estimated value of £33,457. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the existing provider's satisfactory performance under current criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare and primary care services to expand their operations within the UKF3 region by potentially challenging the current provider. Companies that excel in quality, innovation, and value in general practitioner services, particularly those focusing on service sustainability and social value, may benefit from engaging with this procurement process. The emphasis on reducing health inequalities and improving access also opens avenues for those businesses that aim to integrate enhanced healthcare services with community needs, thereby supporting significant business growth and development in the healthcare sector.