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Integrated Urgent Care Service (DAP C)

NHS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS

Buyer Address: Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, UKH3, SS14 3HG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Contact Email: kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 2034356590

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
28000000.0 GBP
Published
25 Jun 2025, 12:09
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85110000 - Hospital and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
INTEGRATED CARE 24 LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This notice is intended to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (herein referred to as the 'Authority') intends to award a contract to an existing provider, under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C process. The decision to award the contract via Direct Award Process C is based on the provider’s established capability, proven track record, and alignment with system priorities. The provider is currently delivering the service to a satisfactory standard and continues to meet all quality, performance, and governance requirements. They are an established organisation operating both locally and regionally, with a demonstrable ability to maintain continuity of care and respond to evolving system needs. Awarding the contract through this process supports service stability, avoids disruption to patient care, and enables ongoing collaboration with a provider that is embedded within the local system. The provider’s willingness to innovate and expand provision in response to demand further supports the rationale for a direct award in line with the objectives of the PSR. The contract will commence on 8th July 2025 and expire on the 3rd January 2027. THe value of the contract is £28m.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This notice is intended to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (herein referred to as the 'Authority') intends to award a contract to an existing provider, under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C process. The decision to award the contract via Direct Award Process C is based on the provider’s established capability, proven track record, and alignment with system priorities. The provider is currently delivering the service to a satisfactory standard and continues to meet all quality, performance, and governance requirements. They are an established organisation operating both locally and regionally, with a demonstrable ability to maintain continuity of care and respond to evolving system needs. Awarding the contract through this process supports service stability, avoids disruption to patient care, and enables ongoing collaboration with a provider that is embedded within the local system. The provider’s willingness to innovate and expand provision in response to demand further supports the rationale for a direct award in line with the objectives of the PSR. The contract will commence on 8th July 2025 and expire on the 3rd January 2027. THe value of the contract is £28m.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

Contracts

Contract Title: Integrated Urgent Care Service (DAP C)

Awards

Award Title: Integrated Urgent Care Service (DAP C)

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