Scope
Reference
C408600
Description
NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to express their interest in the requirement for Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service.
The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance.
The contract will be for an initial period of 1 year.
It is important to note here that the funding is Grant in Aid provided by NHS England.
Subject to the availability of further funding in Years 2 and 3, the anticipated indicative annual values set out in the tender documents are provided for information only, they may be subject to change and do not constitute a commitment.
Please refer to the procurement documentation for further details.
To register your interest and access the procurement documentation and submit a bid, please follow this link, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and search for:
Project Reference: C408600
Project Name: Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service
Total value (estimated)
- £594,000 excluding VAT
- £712,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 26 February 2027
- Possible extension to 28 February 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Subject to the availability of further funding in Years 2 and 3, the anticipated indicative annual values set out in the tender documents are provided for information only, they may be subject to change and do not constitute a commitment
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
Lot 1. B. Technical: Lot 1 - Dudley
Description
The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Dudley to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance
Lot value (estimated)
- £148,500 excluding VAT
- £178,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. C. Technical: Lot 2 - Sandwell
Description
The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Sandwell to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance
Lot value (estimated)
- £148,500 excluding VAT
- £178,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. D. Technical: Lot 3 - Walsall
Description
The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Walsall to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance
Lot value (estimated)
- £148,500 excluding VAT
- £178,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. E. Technical: Lot 4 - Wolverhampton
Description
The successful provider will work alongside Black Country primary care colleagues to deliver a support service within Wolverhampton to General Practitioners to improve screening rates by identifying and re-calling eligible people to make an appointment for screening and then affirming their attendance
Lot value (estimated)
- £148,500 excluding VAT
- £178,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. B. Technical: Lot 1 - Dudley
Lot 2. C. Technical: Lot 2 - Sandwell
Lot 3. D. Technical: Lot 3 - Walsall
Lot 4. E. Technical: Lot 4 - Wolverhampton
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To register your interest and submit a bid, please follow this link, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and search for:
Project Reference: C408600
Project Name: Support for Primary Care Cervical Screening Service
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical (Quality/Project Specific) | Please refer to tender documents |
Quality |
| Commercial (Cost / Financial) | Please refer to tender documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Full details of the award criteria can be found within the procurement documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXW-1342-CXYV
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kimberley Walker
Email: kimberley.walker13@nhs.net
Website: https://www.blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Summary of their role in this procurement: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVR-6647-BVMM
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kimberley Walker
Email: kimberley.walker13@nhs.net
Website: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
Region: UKF11 - Derby