Provision of Dermatology Insourcing

This public procurement process concerns the award of a contract for the provision of dermatology insourcing services by the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The contract was awarded due to urgent circumstances in line with the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement was conducted under a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by extreme urgency due to a sudden 30-40% increase in demand for these services.

The contract commenced on 3rd December 2025 and will last for eight weeks, aiming to clear the backlog and improve the waiting times for patients within the UKD region. The awarded value is capped at £100,000, inclusive of VAT. This contract represents a significant opportunity for Agile Workforce Services Limited, the awarded supplier, providing a chance to strengthen its portfolio in the healthcare services sector.

Given the urgent nature and specialised requirements of this contract, businesses that can swiftly mobilise healthcare resources and have experience in dealing with acute demands are best suited to capitalise on similar opportunities. The short-term nature of this contract may appeal particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing flexible, agile responses to urgent healthcare needs, thus enhancing their reputation and market position in the health industry during high-demand periods.