Special Allocation Scheme (SAS)

The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for the "Special Allocation Scheme (SAS)" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at an estimated £449,750, has been awarded via a direct award process. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on general-practitioner services.

The contract period commences on 1st April 2025 and runs until 31st March 2028, with an option to extend until 31st March 2030. Located in Cornwall, UK, this process was executed without prior publication, involving a provider already fulfilling the existing contract, thus ensuring continuity of service delivery from the same supplier, Kernow Health CIC. This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing secure environments for patients exhibiting violent or aggressive behaviours in GP practices.

Enterprises with strong competencies in quality and innovation, integration capabilities, and approaches to improving access and social value stand to benefit from this tender. With criteria weighted heavily on improving access (30%) and quality and innovation (25%), businesses should demonstrate robust service models and innovative solutions addressing these areas. The direct award process reflects a strategic aim to maintain service standards, making it optimal for established providers in the healthcare sector to leverage their current contracts and expertise for growth.