NHS Health Checks Outreach for Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

CPV: Cardiology services · Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services · Community health 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

1 Dec 2025, 15:11 GMT

Last source update

23 Dec 2025, 14:58 GMT

Authority reference

2025-161

FTS notice number

2025/S 000-085900

Classification (CPV)

Cardiology servicesCardiology services or pulmonary specialists servicesCommunity health services

Delivery area

East of England (UKH24)

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) 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publisher note: 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk, ensuring the following details are referenced: Project reference: 2025-161 Project title: NHS Health Checks Outreach for Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council No conflicts were identified - Conflict of interest agreements were signed by all the project group who declared no conflicts. Each of the 5 key criteria were weighted based on there relative importance to the contract and the weightings used are demonstrated below. Providers were considered on this basis and consideration was given to the basic selection criteria. Quality and Innovation: 30% - The community outreach offer will support the early identification and management of CVD risk factors in targeted communities. It will address health inequalities where uptake of NHS Health Checks in primary care is low and provide access to members of the community who may find it more challenging to access the service through their GP. Value: 20% Integration - The Provider will deliver NHS Health Checks which help to lower the risk of getting conditions such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. In addition to the cost to the individual there will be associated health and social care costs if conditions go undetected. The provider will have established links with local GP Practices and access to SystmOne to ensure eligible patients are invited for an NHS Health Check, patient records capture the outcome of the assessment, and GPs have the information required for any follow up appointments if required. Direct access to SystmOne also negates the need for an additional administration payment to GP Practices. Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 20% - GP Practices - working in partnership with GP Practices to identify and engage with patients eligible for an NHS Health Check and recording the assessment on SystmOne. The Public Health Shared Service - all planning in relation to the delivery of NHS Health Checks in the community and in targeted workplaces will be conducted by the Provider, in consultation with Public Health where required. BLMK Integrated Care Board, particularly the Place Based Teams - delivery of NHS Health Checks and CVD Checks through an outreach model is included in the BLMK ICB Bedford Borough Place Plan. Improving Access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 20% - The NHS Health Check outreach programme will target adults aged between 40-74 who are not currently being treated for CVD (as per national criterion). Individuals not eligible will be offered a CVD Check. GP Practices prioritised for support from the outreach team will be based on a combination of Practice IMD score and where invites and/or delivery activity is low. Social Value: 10% - The Provider is asked to commit to social value through the delivery of this contract where possible. For example, providing or offering: A supportive environment for all members of staff, Employment/work experience/volunteering opportunities, Recruitment from the local area, Energy efficient/bio degradable/recyclable equipment or materials or practices, Support to local suppliers. Following provider assessments and application of the key and basic criteria, it was agreed that BEDOC was the only provider capable of meeting the full service specifications and the full requirements of the contract. BEDOC was able to meet all the key criteria and basic selection criteria so was therefore selected as the most suitable provider.

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