Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS SOUTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
120 The Broadway
London
SW191RH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
NHS Organisation Data Service
QWE
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS SWL ICB Outpatient Care Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provider delivers a community-based podiatry service in Wandsworth to adults
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,603,840
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 does not apply to this award.
The contract will be awarded by NHS South West London ICB (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") to the existing provider following a Direct Award Process C for the following services: Community Healthcare services
Due to the current provider currently meeting all contractual requirements to a satisfactory level, it is the intention of the authority to enter into contract for the period of 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027 with a contract term of 1 year, with no option to extend.
The lifetime Value of the contract is £1,603,840 (per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: As per DAC / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
Reason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Direct Award C) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59 4th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cora Health Ltd
20 Churchill Square
West Malling Kent
ME19 4YU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
06896144
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,603,840
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,603,840
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services Direct Award C Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23:59 4th February 2026.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net
The key criteria were used by SWL ICB to assess the providers ability to continue to deliver the service for one year from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, the services provided are necessary to meet the needs of the population of Wandsworth by delivering community based podiatry services to the residents of Wandsworth and those registered with a Wandsworth GP practice. The provider has maintained the levels of quality and performance as indicated in the service specifications and we are confident they will continue to do so. The Provider has been assessed on their ability to deliver services as listed in section II.1.4. The provider has maintained a level of performance in Key criteria 1, 2 and 4 by ensuring equality of access to patients, flexible appt times and varied locations. They have integrated with system partners as required in Key Criteria 3 and has a progressive approach to delivering Key Criteria 5
Award decision makers: SWL ICB CaPG Members were consulted regarding the options appraisal for the service.
No Conflicts of interest have been identified among Cora Health Ltd or SWL ICB Members.
The criteria for evaluation for Potential Service Performance had the following weighting :
Quality and Innovation: 30%;
Value for Money: 20%;
Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability: 20%; Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice: 20%;
Social Value: 10%
The criteria were applied with their respective weightings as specified.
Current Performance: Assessed against Pass/Fail thresholds of overall score above.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHSE Panel
London
Country
United Kingdom