Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
Windsor
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
NHS Organisation Data Service
D4U1Y
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.frimley.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
Sussex Community Dermatology Ltd - Supplier Accreditation on behalf of Frimley Integrated Care Board
Reference number
C367773
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Frimley ICB is commissioning consultant led dermatology services to ensure that supply meets the demands of their population and that service users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, ensuring that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local comprehensive dermatology services.
The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to Sussex Community Dermatology Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The initial contract term is 12 months, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The contract period will commence on the 01 August 2025.
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
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: £0.01
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Frimley ICB
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Frimley ICB commissions dermatology services to ensure that supply meets the demands of our population, and that service users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs ensuring that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local comprehensive dermatology services.
The key service outcomes of the service are:
i. Delivers a high-quality dermatology service within the community to ensure more patients are diagnosed and treated in the community.
ii. Patients feel better able to manage their skin condition when accessing the service, including due considerations to their needs based on their protected characteristics (Equality Act 2010).
iii. Supports GPs and nurses to provide primary care level dermatology care through referrer education and support as well as by providing education and training structures for them.
iv. Integrates with local services to deliver seamless care and improved access to diagnostics and treatment within the community hence reducing inappropriate referrals to secondary care.
The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to Sussex Community Dermatology Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The initial contract term is 12 months with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The contract period will commence on the 01 August 2025.
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Patient Choice / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional (up to) 12-month extension.
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:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process B. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and / or The Procurement Act do not apply to this award.
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
24 July 2025
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
Sussex Community Dermatology Ltd
Brighton & Hove
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
06733725
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or The Procurement Act do not apply to this award.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
Windsor
Country
United Kingdom