Community Cardiology - Surrey Downs - CAN

CPV: Cardiology services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

4 Aug 2026, 14:14 BST

Last source update

4 Aug 2026, 14:14 BST

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-073731

Classification (CPV)

Cardiology services

Delivery area

South East (UKJ25)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publisher note: This contract is awarded via Direct Award Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). The authority confirms the provider delivered the prior contract to a consistently high standard and no material changes have been made in the renewed contracting arrangement. Against the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Key Criteria, GP Health Partners Limited (GPHP) has demonstrated expertise and is anticipated to continue doing so. Evidence of current service delivery against the PSR Key Criteria and the breakdown of Key Criteria weighting in relation to this service for the purposes of awarding a contract under Direct Award C is detailed below Quality & Innovation (25%) GP Health Partners Limited (GPHP) community cardiology service model supports early diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease using non-invasive, NICE-compliant simple ECG's, Ambulatory ECGs 24, 48 and 72 hours, and Simple Echocardiogram. • The service supports early detection of conditions like atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, many of which are underdiagnosed in the Surrey Downs area. • Innovation is embedded in GPHP's approach through trained staff performing ECGs which ensuring accuracy and safety. Reports are interpreted by a responsible clinician enabling swift informed decisions. • Direct referral and booking by the provider streamlining access and reducing delays. Integration, Collaboration & Sustainability (25%) • This model of cardiology community care will support sustainability and system resilience. During peak elective recovery periods the community service will be able to support equitable access, particularly for underserved cohorts such as older adults, those with long-term conditions, and patients in rural or transport-challenged areas • By delivering cardiology care in community settings, GPHP contributes to the ICB's sustainability agenda by reducing reliance on high-cost acute services and supporting the NHS's Net Zero commitments through reduced patient travel and emissions. • The cardiology service complements collaborative working by providing multidisciplinary teams will include trained technicians, responsible clinicians and GPs who all work together to deliver high-quality diagnostics and follow-up care. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (15%) • GPHPs ECG service enhances access to specialist cardiology care by providing appointments locally, including flexible scheduling options, reduced waiting times, and easier accessibility for patients who may experience barriers to attending hospital-based services. • By delivering local provision of ECG appointments with flexible scheduling, the service will help reduce hospital burden by shifting diagnostics to community settings, alleviating pressure on secondary care, shorten waiting list and improve accessibility for patients facing barriers to hospital-based care. • This community model ensures a more equitable service offer, supporting underserved patient cohorts including older adults, those with long-term conditions, or those in rural or transport-challenged areas. The service offers choice and convenience, contributing to better engagement and earlier identification of progression risks. Value (25%) • GPHP demonstrated value for money by enabling ECGs and echocardiogram to be carried out in a community setting which will allow faster decision-making by GPs. • Convenient access to local clinics for patients will reduce the patients travel and wait times and ensure access across diverse populations, including underserved or remote areas. • GPHP is also able to demonstrate system wide value and savings as the clinics will support preventive care by identifying risks before symptoms escalate and reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care and generating cost efficiencies Social Value (10%) • GPHP Community cardiology service contributes significantly to social value in alignment with NHS England's Social Value Model and the ICB's commitment to community-based, patient-centred care. • The service offers improved local access to ECG testing, reducing the need for hospital visits and associated patient travel, which lowers carbon emissions and supports environmental sustainability. Appointments delivered within the community enable earlier interventions and better long-term health outcomes for patients, particularly those with mobility challenges or in underserved areas. This aligns with NHS goals to reduce health inequalities and promote fairer access. • GPHP recruits, trains, and retains local staff, contributing to employment, skill development, and economic sustainability within the Surrey Downs area. The organisation also fosters collaboration with local primary care services and integrates care pathways to reduce demand on acute settings. This supports the broader system's resilience and encourages partnership working across the ICS. • Through regular patient feedback, GPHP continues to shape the service to meet community needs, enhancing patient experience and empowerment. Their person-centred approach helps address wider determinants of health while ensuring care is safe, timely, and effective. Governance and Decision-Making Approval: Surrey and Sussex ICB Commissioning Group recommendation - 12th May 2026 Surrey and Sussex ICB Executive Committee approval - May 2026 Conflicts of Interest: All Decision-Making Forums requested that Conflicts of Interest be declared in order to accommodate mitigations that may be required. No declarations were raised. Individuals working on the programme declared no interests for the duration.

• GP Health Partners LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: 09114250 The Molebridge Practice, 148-152 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, South East, KT22 7PZ

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