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Published 4 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Lymphoedema Service - CAN

Official notice

Authority: NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (Central government)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£105,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 12 May 2026no call for competition
Awarded to Pioneer Wound Healing Centres CIC

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The service offers treatment and advice to patients with both primary and secondary lymphoedema, including treatments such as compression bandaging, lymphatic drainage and self-management advice on exercise and skincare.

CPV: Physiotherapy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The service offers both treatment and advice to patients with both primary and…Awarded

The service offers both treatment and advice to patients with both primary and secondary lymphoedema offering such treatments as compression bandaging, lymphatic drainage, and self-management advice on exercise and skincare

The service supports increased choice and control for service users in regard to where and when their treatment is delivered offering on-going care closer to home.

Surrey and Sussex CB has awarded a contract to Pioneer Wound Healing Centres Community Interest Company (CIC) under Direct Award C.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be £105,000 over the two-year term, from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2028.

Delivery: South East

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
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, 14:28 BST
Last source update
4 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-073748
Classification (CPV)
Physiotherapy services
Delivery area
South East (UKJ26)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db62 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

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 the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

Publisher note: 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 the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The authority confirms the provider delivered the prior contract to a consistently high standard and no material changes have been made in the continued contracting arrangement. This provider's consistently strong performance and system alignment supports continued commissioning of their service via Direct Award C. Against the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Key Criteria, the provider 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 further contract under Direct Award C is detailed below: Quality and innovation 30% • Pioneer Wound Healing Centres CIC has consistently delivered a safe, high-quality, and person-centred lymphoedema service across East Surrey. The service manages patients with both primary and secondary lymphoedema through clinically appropriate interventions, including compression therapy, lymphatic drainage, and personalised self-management support. • Innovative service design ensures continuity across the full patient pathway, promoting patient independence and improved long-term outcomes. Pioneer's proactive engagement in pathway development and responsiveness to patient feedback further demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and high clinical standards. • The provider has effectively supported complex patients and demonstrated adaptability in response to evolving system needs and pressures, reinforcing confidence in continued delivery under this contract. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 15% • Pioneer operates a well-integrated service model, collaborating closely with primary care and community partners to ensure seamless delivery across clinical interfaces. The service supports early intervention and care closer to home, reducing reliance on acute pathways and enhancing sustainability across the local system. • By coordinating care with referrers and community teams, Pioneer strengthens system resilience and delivers a joined-up model aligned with ICS objectives. The organisation has shown a proactive approach to service alignment, contributing to more efficient use of local health resources. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 15% • The service ensures equitable access by offering care in community clinics and, where clinically appropriate, through home visits. This flexible model enables inclusion of patients from underserved groups or those with complex social and mobility challenges. • Pioneer's commitment to person-centred care, including culturally appropriate advice and self-management education, helps reduce disparities in health outcomes. Their approach promotes patient dignity, supports long-term condition self-management, and increases patient choice in how and where care is accessed. Value 30% • Pioneer's service offers excellent value for money, delivering outcomes that reduce avoidable complications (e.g., cellulitis admissions) and long-term system costs. By managing patients in the community, the service reduces the burden on GPs and acute services and supports more efficient use of NHS resources. • Their cost structure remains stable and proportionate to the complexity of care delivered. The provider also contributes to wider system goals through regular reporting, outcome tracking, and responsiveness to commissioner requirements - reinforcing accountability and service value. Social value 10% • Pioneer Wound Healing Centres CIC adds social value through local recruitment and clinical workforce development. As a CIC, the organisation reinvests into community health and contributes to local social and economic wellbeing. • The service reduces travel-related emissions by offering care in convenient settings, supporting the ICB's Net Zero ambitions. Their ongoing community engagement, staff development, and responsible resource use demonstrate a sustained commitment to broader social outcomes aligned with NHS and ICS priorities. 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.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £105,0001 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 1
Contracts signed 1latest 12 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Pioneer Wound Healing Centres CICSME£105,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth GB-NHS: S9B9J Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, South East, BN72FZContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • NHSEMediation body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.