Step-up Dermatology - April 26 - GPHP

CPV: Dermatology 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

31 Jul 2026, 15:29 BST

Last source update

31 Jul 2026, 15:29 BST

Authority reference

Step-up Dermatology - April 26 - GPHP

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-072841

Classification (CPV)

Dermatology services

Delivery area

South East (UKJ25)

Official registry OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-06d924 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) 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 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, 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) continues to consistently deliver a safe, high-quality, and effective dermatology Step-up Clinic for all non-two-week-wait dermatology patients. The Dermatology step up clinic model supports better use of specialist resources and reduces unnecessary hospital admissions. By managing benign or low-risk conditions locally, hospitals can focus on complex or high-risk cases. • Each Dermatology Step-Up Clinic is expected to deliver a minimum of 3 hours of face-to-face consultations, 1 hour of virtual consultations (via telephone or video). Each four-hour clinic session is designed to see 12 patients, with flexibility to adjust based on demand and capacity. This will facilitate faster, local access to care within the community. This reduces travel time, improves convenience, and enhances patient satisfaction as patients are typically seen within weeks, compared to longer waits in secondary care • Innovation is embedded into GPHPs approach as the triage system not only develops the expertise of GP Champions but also disseminates dermatological knowledge across the wider primary care network. This community-based education approach strengthens diagnostic capabilities and empowers GPs to manage more cases locally. Integration, Collaboration & Sustainability (25%) • GPHP's dermatology clinics demonstrate an integrated approach ensuring continuity, reducing duplication, and improving patient outcomes. • The service also demonstrates collaborative working; GPs with dermatology expertise work alongside consultants and nurses, creating a multidisciplinary team that streamlines care. The service also provides training and resources for primary care teams which improves the quality of referrals. This approach can also build local capacity and supports long-term workforce development • Regular engagement with local system partners including GPs, ensures the service reflects changing population needs and demand pressures. This supports sustainable models of care and system resilience, especially during peak elective recovery periods. • By delivering care in community settings, DHC 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. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 15% • GPHP's dermatology service enhances access to specialist skin 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. • 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. • By diverting appropriate patients from secondary care, DHC enables those with complex needs to be seen more quickly by acute services, thereby reducing inequality in waiting times and improving system-wide equity. Value (25%) • GPHP continues to deliver demonstrable value for money by providing specialist skin care in a lower-cost, community-based setting. This reduces secondary care outpatient follow-ups, supporting the ICB in achieving system savings and better use of specialist resources. • The service ensures timely patient follow-up, and activity-based reporting to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. • GPHP's ability to deliver at a stable unit cost while maintaining high-quality care and system benefits reinforces its value as a trusted partner. Social Value (10%) • The GPHP dermatology clinics contribute 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 skin care, 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. Standstill Period and Regulatory Context: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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. Written representations should be sent to [email protected]

• GP Health Partners LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: 09114250 Leatherhead, South East

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