NHS Thames Valley ICB ("the Commissioner") is commissioning an Out of Hours (OOH) Service (East Berkshire area). This service provides -The continuation of essential primary care services and to deliver OOH services to individuals who are, or believe themselves to be acutely ill, with a condition that requires urgent attention, such that their immediate care needs cannot be safely deferred until the next day or at the end of the OOH period. -cover for primary care protected learning time. -an outbreak response service. Thames Valley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates.

NHS Thames Valley ICB ("the Commissioner") is commissioning an Out of Hours (OOH) Service (East Berkshire area). This service provides -The continuation of essential primary care services and to deliver OOH services to individuals who are, or believe themselves to be acutely ill, with a condition that requires urgent attention, such that their immediate care needs cannot be safely deferred until the next day or at the end of the OOH period. -cover for primary care protected learning time. -an outbreak response service. Thames Valley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. The total expected value of the contract for the 12-month contract term is £5,527,771 The contract period will commence on 01 April 2027. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.