Primary Care Enhanced Services

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for Primary Care Enhanced Services, focusing on general-practitioner services such as phlebotomy, specialised drug monitoring, and safeguarding. The contract, valued at £124,676, covers the duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and is located in the UKF30 region. This procurement process is at the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

A standstill period is in effect until 12th September 2025, during which representations can be made. Direct award process C has been utilised without a prior call for competition due to the satisfaction with the current provider’s performance and alignment with the Health Care Services regulations of 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for existing providers specialising in health care services with a proven track record of quality, innovation, and social value.

Businesses proficient in integrating collaboration and sustaining service quality are well-placed to compete, especially those capable of reducing health inequalities and facilitating patient choice. The engagement of Richmond Medical Centre as the current supplier highlights opportunities for SMEs in the healthcare sector to secure contracts by demonstrating value and consistent performance in service delivery.