Wirral Wide Dermatology Service

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for the Wirral Wide Dermatology Service, classified under the health services industry category. This contract was awarded under a limited procurement method, specifically, a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without a prior call for competition. The award was confirmed on 4th December 2024, and the contract became effective from 1st April 2025, with a termination date of 31st March 2026.

The service will be delivered to patients registered with a Wirral Place GP in the UKD74 region. This award notice confirms a direct award to Peninsula Health LLP, following the regulations of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which means the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are not applicable in this case. The estimated contract value is £454,000, with payments based on the activity undertaken and a cost-per-case tariff.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those with expertise in dermatology, to identify how operations similar to those undertaken by Peninsula Health LLP can be structured for efficiency and quality. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality healthcare provision, with a focus on patient choice, are well-suited to engage in similar future procurement opportunities. The direct award procedure indicates a preference for suppliers who are already known to the buyer or possess specialised capabilities, which can be a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that seek to build solid partnerships within the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom.