NHS SEL ICB (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") sought to procure SEL ICB (Bexley) Community Social Prescribing services ("the Services") via a Most Suitable Provider Process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (as amended) (PSR). This is a PSR Confirmation of Abandonment Notice. For avoidance of doubt the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

The Procurement was managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NEL ICB, on behalf of the Authority. The Authority's view was that, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available at the time, that it was likely to be able to identify the most suitable provider for this service. After receiving a high level of interest in this opportunity, the Authority has taken the decision to abandon the current Most Suitable Provider Process. The Authority will now review its options which include exploring plans to run a full competitive procurement in due course.