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
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
BLMK ICB Community (Gynae, Cardio, Heart failure, Respiratory) Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
BLMK ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C for the following:
- Community Gynaecology Service
- Community Cardiology Service/
Integrated Community Heart Failure Service
- Integrated Community Respiratory Service
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: £2,937,019
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Main site or place of performance
Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
BLMK ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C for the following:
Community Gynaecology Service: This service provides assessment and treatment for a range of gynaecological conditions in a community setting, aiming to reduce secondary care referrals. The service includes diagnostics, minor procedures, and onward referrals where necessary. It also supports GP education and pathway development.
Community Cardiology / Integrated Community Heart Failure Service: This dual service offers tiered cardiovascular care, including diagnostics, management plans, and follow-ups for non-acute cardiac conditions. It supports seamless transitions between primary and secondary care, and includes a sub-speciality for heart failure management. The heart failure component focuses on medication optimisation, patient education, and end-of-life planning, with strong MDT collaboration and integration with rehabilitation and hospice services.
Integrated Community Respiratory Service: A specialist-led service for diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma. It includes spirometry, home oxygen assessments, clinics, and ANP-led reviews. The service promotes early diagnosis, self-management, and integration with smoking cessation, mental health, and rehabilitation services.
The contract is for a period of 2 years from 1st April 2026. The expected lifetime value of the contract is £2,937,019.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 midnight 11th September 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: Yes
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
13 August 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
Whaddon Healthcare Limited
25 Witham Court, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 7QU
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
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: £2,937,019
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,937,019
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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 midnight 11th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net
The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in August 2025 at the
scheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with ICB's Conflict of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom