Primary Care Enhanced Services - George Eliot Medical Centre
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
27 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB has utilised direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime regulations to award a contract for the provision of: Primary Care Enhanced Services, including: DOAC, ECG, Leg Ulcer, Anti-coagulation, Phlebotomy, Wound Care, Injectables, FeNO, Pessaries, Shared Care, Spirometry, Special Allocations Scheme and Asylum Seeker Services. Commencing 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB has utilised direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime regulations to award a contract for the provision of Primary Care Enhanced Services. The contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The provider is an existing provider, and the services are existing services.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st April 2026
AI Analysis
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This is an NHS contract for delivering specialist primary care services at George Eliot Medical Centre from April 2026 to March 2028. The centre will provide 12 different enhanced medical services beyond standard GP care, including blood tests, heart monitoring, wound care, and support for vulnerable patients like asylum seekers.
Requirements
- Must be an existing provider (this contract is only for the current service provider, not open to new bidders)
- Must be registered to deliver primary care services in Coventry and Warwickshire
- Must be able to deliver all 12 enhanced services: DOAC (anticoagulation therapy), ECG (heart tracing), leg ulcer management, anticoagulation monitoring, phlebotomy (blood taking), wound care, injectable medicines, FeNO testing (lung function), pessaries, shared care arrangements, spirometry (breathing tests), and asylum seeker health services
- Services must commence 1st April 2026
- Contract runs for 2 years (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) management services for patients on blood-thinning medications
- Perform and interpret ECG (electrocardiogram) tests for heart monitoring
- Manage leg ulcer assessment, treatment, and monitoring
- Provide anticoagulation (blood-thinning) monitoring and dose adjustments
- Perform phlebotomy services (blood tests and samples)
- Provide wound care including dressing changes and healing assessment
- Administer injectable medicines including immunisations and other treatments
- Conduct FeNO (fractional exhaled nitric oxide) testing for asthma diagnosis
- Dispense and manage pessary devices for pelvic floor support
- Manage shared care arrangements between GP practices and specialists
- Perform spirometry testing (lung function and breathing capacity tests)
- Provide specialist health assessment and ongoing care for asylum seekers
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'direct award' contract — the NHS has already decided who gets it based on existing services, so this notice is mainly for transparency. You cannot bid unless you're already the provider. If you're interested in future contracts, watch for 'open tender' notices instead.
- 2The jargon: 'ICB' means Integrated Care Board (the NHS body running this area). 'Provider Selection Regime' is the legal framework NHS uses. 'Enhanced Services' means specialist care beyond routine GP appointments.
- 3The 12 services listed (DOAC, ECG, etc.) are clinical specialisms — the provider must have staff qualified and trained in each one. Check if you have capacity and expertise before considering any future bid.
- 4This contract runs exactly 2 years (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028) — know the start and end dates clearly if you're planning ahead or monitoring for renewal opportunities.
- 5Look for the full tender documents on the NHS procurement portal — this notice alone doesn't include payment terms, performance targets, staffing requirements, or service level agreements. Those details are critical.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This contract is closed to new bidders (direct award to existing provider only). However, if you're not the current provider but offer any of these services, monitor for the contract renewal in late 2027/early 2028 — that's when it may go to open tender.
- If you're the current provider or a potential partner, consider which of the 12 services you can deliver reliably. Gaps in any service (e.g., no FeNO capability) could lose you the contract. Invest in training and equipment now if renewal is coming.
- Asylum seeker services can attract social value points and funding — if bidding in future, emphasize any experience supporting vulnerable populations and integration with local charities or support networks. This can differentiate you from competitors.
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Key Dates
Published
27 May 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
award
Source
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