The Whitehawk Practice Alternative Provider Medical Service

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board is engaged in a procurement process titled "The Whitehawk Practice Alternative Provider Medical Service," focusing on the health care sector, specifically medical practice services. This contract, which is classified under services, is located in Whitehawk, Brighton. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 29th August 2025 with the status marked as complete.

The procurement occurred under the urgent provisions of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. To ensure continuity of service, a 12-month contract, valued at £1,463,466, was awarded to Wellsbourne Healthcare CIC, effective from 1st September 2025. This decision, supported by the NHS Sussex ICB Executive Committee, bypassed the usual competitive tendering due to urgent circumstances provided under the regime.

This procurement provides valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those capable of delivering efficient and high-quality primary GP services under tight schedules. Companies with expertise in managing medical practices or providing healthcare solutions swiftly in response to urgent needs are well-positioned to view this case as a model for other opportunities. The contract extends an existing service, allowing businesses with experience working within NHS frameworks or with a focus on continuity of care to leverage their capabilities for further growth within public sector contracts in health services.