Whipps Cross Women's Health Hub (addition to Barts Health NHS Trust Acute Services Contract)

The NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) has issued a contract modification notice for the Whipps Cross Women's Health Hub. This modification adds services to the existing contract with Barts Health NHS Trust for acute services at Whipps Cross Hospital. This procurement process falls under the Health Care Services category and specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023.

The key services include a single point of access for all gynaecology referrals (excluding maternity, 2ww, colposcopy, and hysteroscopy) and the provision of MDT community clinics. The decision to modify was approved on 8th August 2024, with the contract variation to be implemented from 1st November 2024. The contract value has been increased by £595,000 for the duration of 360 days.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in gynaecology and community health provisions. It allows businesses to engage in a high-value project with one of the largest hospital trusts in London, Barts Health NHS Trust. Companies capable of providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) clinics and managing single point access systems for gynaecology referrals will find this contract particularly relevant.

Furthermore, participating in this tender could lead to further opportunities within the NHS network as successful delivery could build a strong reputation and necessary credentials required for future healthcare services contracts.