BLMK ICB Community (Gynae, Cardio, Heart failure, Respiratory) Services

Concepts

• health services
• bedfordshire
• integrated community respiratory service
• rehabilitation services
• community gynaecology service
• respiratory conditions
• blmk icb community
• heart failure management
• community cardiology / integrated community heart failure service
• integrated community heart failure service - integrated community respiratory service blmk icb

Location

Milton Keynes

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

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.

Other 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 thescheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with ICB's Conflict of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.