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 Procurement Act do not apply to this award. Following a further decision to proceed with the award, the standstill period will be 5 working days in duration as per the requirements of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made by midnight on 8 October 2026. This call off contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be sent: [email protected] Award decision maker: Director of Health and Adult Services No conflicts of interest were identified as part of this process. This is for a Mini competition part of the Public Health Framework - Preventative Health Services. The call off contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years commencing on 01 January 2027 at a total contract value of £16,677,858.27 excluding VAT for the duration of the contract, including the pre-agreed extension options. This a new service, with a new provider.

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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 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process based on a framework agreement. Date of award 30/09/2026. Award decision maker: Director of Health and Adult Services This is for a Mini competition part of the Public Health Framework - Preventative Health Services. The call off contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years commencing on 01 January 2027 at a total contract value of £16,677,858.27 excluding VAT for the duration of the contract, including the pre-agreed extension options. Review requested during the standstill process - the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel has decided not to accept request on Fri 09/10/2026 and advised to bring the standstill period to an end, in line with the PSR statutory guidance, and proceed to award the contract to the chosen provider. No declared or potential conflicts of interest identified of individuals making the decisions.