Primary Care Medical Cover

The procurement process involves NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board seeking to provide Primary Care Medical cover services at Thornton House Residential Rehabilitation Centre, located in Preston, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the health services category. The contract has been awarded with a start date of 1st April 2025 and an end date of 31st March 2026, valued at approximately £112,994.

The procurement stage is at Award, following a direct award process without a prior call for competition as per the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract award notice was confirmed on 30th May 2025. This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare service provision, particularly those capable of delivering primary care medical support in rehabilitation facilities.

The contracting authority used a direct award process, suggesting that familiarity with the existing provider model and the ability to meet specific service criteria is advantageous. Businesses specialising in health services, with a track record of ensuring service sustainability, quality, and social value, may find it particularly suitable to engage with this procurement process. The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, as the contracting authority, is a public body focused on healthcare delivery, thus providing a stable and reliable partnership for businesses operating in the health sector.