The Provision of Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is seeking a provider to deliver a Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service across Greater Manchester, with an anticipated maximum contract value of £44,958,958.75 excluding VAT.

The service will provide community-based dermatology provision for patients requiring timely advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment, supporting the wider Greater Manchester strategic objective of delivering high-quality care closer to patients’ homes.

The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2027 and will initially run for three years, with the ICB retaining the option to extend the arrangement for up to a further two years.

The Provision of Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

The commissioned service will provide a local, effective, integrated and patient-centred Tier 3 dermatology service across the Greater Manchester conurbation.

The specification is focused on ensuring patients can access appropriate dermatology advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment within a community-based setting.

The procurement forms part of the ICB’s approach to increasing the delivery of quality care closer to patients’ homes.

Further service specifications and detailed delivery requirements are contained within the procurement documentation available through SAP Ariba.

Contract Information

Buyer: NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

Deadline: 23 October 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value: £44,958,958.75 excluding VAT, including the potential extension period

Delivery Length: 3 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years

Tender Link: SAP Ariba – Reference Doc3193557990

The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2027.

The estimated annual contract value is £8,991,791.75, with an indicative value of £26,975,375.25 across the initial three-year term.

If the full two-year extension is exercised, this would represent a further estimated £17,983,583.50, taking the anticipated maximum contract value to £44,958,958.75 excluding VAT.

The opportunity is being procured as a single contract and has not been divided into lots.

Evaluation Criteria

Price will not be the only criterion used to determine the successful provider.

Detailed Evaluation Criteria: Not disclosed in the information provided.

The full award criteria are contained within the procurement documentation available through SAP Ariba.

Provider Selection Regime

The procurement is being conducted as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

The award is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement notice confirms that the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Providers will also need to satisfy the professional, economic and financial requirements detailed within the Basic Selection Questionnaire.

Regulatory Requirements

Specific CQC or other professional registration requirements: Not disclosed in the information provided.

Prospective providers should refer to the full specification, Basic Selection Questionnaire and Invitation to Tender documentation for applicable professional, regulatory, financial and technical requirements.

With a potential five-year term and maximum value approaching £45 million, the procurement represents a substantial opportunity for organisations capable of delivering specialist community dermatology services across Greater Manchester.

The contract also reflects the continued emphasis on providing appropriate specialist healthcare within community settings, giving patients access to dermatology assessment, diagnosis and treatment closer to home.

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