Provision of a Community Tier 2 Gynaecology Service on behalf of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Up to £10,269,408
Deadline
17 August 2026
Published
13 July 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Relevant Authority is looking to commission an appropriate provider for a Community Tier 2 Gynaecology Service to provide a long-term transformational solution to the current demand and capacity for gynaecological secondary care services. The service will provide a non-consultant led, community-based service for assessment, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment for routine benign gynaecological conditions delivered across the entirety of the Lancashire and South Cumbria operational footprint which covers four places: • Central and West Lancashire • South Cumbria and North Lancashire • Blackpool Fylde and Wyre • East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
To ensure clinical equity, standardised governance, and unfragmented patient care pathways, this service will be procured as a single contract to one single prime provider. While this contract will be awarded strictly to a single legal entity, this does not exclude collaborative delivery, consortia bids, or subcontracting arrangements.
Organisations may form partnerships or utilise supply chains to deliver localised elements of the service (e.g., specific clinical interventions or geographical coverage). However, the designated Prime Provider will retain absolute, non-divisible accountability for the contract.
Additional details
The Contract to be offered to the Recommended Bidder at the end of this Procurement is as follows: The contract term will be for an initial duration of three years, which is intended to run from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2029 with a two-year contract extension up to 31 December 2031. The total annual contract value is £10,269,408.34 excluding VAT. The maximum total contract value is £10,269,408.34 excluding VAT.
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The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is looking for a single healthcare provider to deliver routine gynaecology services (non-urgent) across four local areas in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The contract is worth approximately £10 million over 3 years, with an optional 2-year extension, and will serve patients with benign gynaecology conditions who don't need urgent or cancer-suspected care.
Requirements
- Must be an experienced healthcare provider with demonstrable knowledge and expertise in gynaecology services
- Must be able to deliver services seamlessly across all four operational areas: Central and West Lancashire, South Cumbria and North Lancashire, Blackpool Fylde and Wyre, and East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen
- Must maintain standardised clinical governance and unfragmented patient care pathways across the entire operational footprint
- If using subcontractors or partnerships, must disclose all collaborative arrangements fully at the point of bidding
- Must retain absolute, non-divisible accountability for the contract delivery (prime provider responsibility)
- Must ensure clinical equity across all four geographical areas
- Must be registered and able to bid under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and deliver a new Community Tier 2 Gynaecology Service for routine benign gynaecology conditions across four geographical areas of Lancashire and South Cumbria
- Provide long-term transformational solution to current demand and capacity issues in secondary care gynaecology services
- Create standardised governance frameworks and clinical pathways across all four operational areas to ensure consistency of care
- Establish unfragmented patient care pathways (seamless patient journeys from referral through treatment)
- Manage localised service delivery across geographically dispersed areas while maintaining service standards
- Exclude urgent cases and suspected gynaecological cancer referrals from this service (these go elsewhere)
- Manage and coordinate any subcontractors or partnership organisations to deliver service elements
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN), not a live tender — it's advance warning to give you time to prepare. Real bids won't be accepted yet; the actual tender documents and assessment criteria will come later when the 'Competitive Process' formally launches.
- 2Pay close attention to the phrase 'single contract to one prime provider' — even though you can use subcontractors or partners, one organisation must take full legal and operational responsibility for the entire service across all four areas. You cannot split the contract between multiple bidders.
- 3The £10 million figure is approximate and covers 3 years plus a potential 2-year extension — understand that if you bid, you're committing to at least 3 years, with the possibility of continuing for another 2 years. Budget accordingly for long-term staffing and infrastructure.
- 4The four geographical areas listed (Central and West Lancashire, South Cumbria and North Lancashire, Blackpool Fylde and Wyre, East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen) must all be served by your service. If you only operate in one or two areas, you'll need to work out how to cover the others, either directly or via partners.
- 5The contract scope specifically excludes urgent cases and suspected cancer referrals — make sure you understand what 'routine benign gynaecology' means and clarify with the NHS contact (Nicola.hicks4@nhs.net) if you're unsure what services are included.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a smaller provider or specialist clinic, consider forming a consortium or partnership with larger NHS trusts or established private gynaecology providers to cover all four geographical areas. You can bid as a prime provider leading a partnership — just disclose all partners upfront. This spreads risk and allows you to focus on your geographic strengths.
- The deadline for pre-procurement questions is 29 June 2025 — submit questions early to clarify what 'Community Tier 2' services include, what the activity baseline is (e.g., how many patients per year), and what clinical protocols or standards are expected. This information will help you cost the bid accurately.
- Social value and innovation are likely to be assessed in the full tender. Start thinking now about how your service would improve equity across these areas, integrate with local primary care, reduce waiting times, or use new technology (e.g., remote consultations). Document this in your bid.
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NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
13 July 2026
Submission deadline
17 August 2026
Notice type
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