Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Bedfordshire
SG17 5TQ
Contact
Claire Pickard
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.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
Putnoe Walk In Centre [Direct Award Process C]
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) are awarding an NHS Standard Contract for the Provision of same day Primary Care Services at Putnoe Walk In Centre (WiC).
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: £2,125,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH24 - Bedford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is to deliver same day Primary Care Services at Putnoe Walk in Centre in Bedford.
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Putnoe Medical Centre via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
A Strategic Outline Case assessed the following:
• options available to the ICB under the PSR regulations.
• Performance and Quality of the incumbent provider.
• Incumbent Providers capability and willingness to transform services to improve quality, performance and act as a system partner to improve outcomes for residents.
• Value for money.
Whilst applying several principles:
• The need to provide streamlined and integrated primary care.
• The current service specifications are in line with national requirements and there is no considerable change needed to deliver these services.
• We need to minimise disruption for residents and stakeholders.
• We are looking for a long-term partner in this provision, not simply a transactional relationship. Full integration of primary care requires strong and trusting relationships.
Each Key Criteria defined under Regulation 5 of PSR were assessed, with prioritisation given to Quality and Value.
The contract start date is 1st April 2026 for a period of 2 Years 6 Months until 30th September 2028.
The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be £2,125,000 (Annual value of £850,000) and is subject to national negotiations of primary care medical services.
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
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: 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:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 2400hrs (Midnight) 26th August 2025. 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
27 June 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
Putnoe Medical Centre
93 Queens Drive
Bedford
MK41 9JE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
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: £2,125,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,125,000
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 (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 2400hrs (Midnight) 26th August 2025 to the following email address: blmkicb.pccc@nhs.net
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The decision makers for this process were Primary Care Commissioning and Assurance Committee (ICB Board Sub-Committee) and ICB Board.
There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.
The provider was assessed against 5 key criteria:
• Quality and Innovation
• Value
• Integration, collaboration and service sustainability
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice.
• Social Value
The assessment against each criterion was undertaken based on the current service delivery model and performance. Quality of service, including patient feedback, and value for money were the driving factors for the direct award decision. The supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract going forwards.
Based on the evidence submitted, the Primary Care commissioners were satisfied that the Direct Award of a contract to Putnoe Medical Centre is in line with the required criteria and are satisfied that Putnoe Medical Centre is an appropriate and suitable provider for the future.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom