Richmond Primary Care - Additional Winter Capacity

The procurement process for "Richmond Primary Care - Additional Winter Capacity" has been completed by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. This tender falls under the health services industry category and is located in Richmond, UK. It utilised a limited procurement method, specifically direct award under the South West London Primary Care at Scale (PCAS) framework agreement.

The procurement process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, as permitted under the framework's guidelines. Key operational dates included providing additional GP capacity from 22nd December 2025 to 16th January 2026, with specific hours on weekends and weekdays, plus special arrangements on Christmas Eve. This direct award contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialised in health services, particularly those with expertise in providing urgent and non-urgent GP appointments.

Richmond General Practice Alliance Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), secured this contract, showcasing that SMEs equipped to extend services within established frameworks can effectively participate. Suppliers that can offer flexible, customer-oriented healthcare solutions, including weekend and out-of-hours services, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities within the healthcare sector.