The scope is a provider-based Single Point of Access (SPoA), clinical triage, Advice and Guidance (A&G), referral navigation and Tier 2 assessment, treatment and follow-up for ENT, dermatology and gynaecology. Referrals will be received through e-RS. Existing commissioned Tier 2 and diagnostic capacity will be used first where clinically appropriate and available with the chosen provider supplying additional Tier 2 capacity where required. Patient choice and timely escalation into secondary care remain core requirements. The proposed contract is being procured as a call-off following a further competition under the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (F/098/CS/25/IB).

The scope is a provider-based Single Point of Access (SPoA), clinical triage, Advice and Guidance (A&G), referral navigation and Tier 2 assessment, treatment and follow-up for ENT, dermatology and gynaecology. Referrals will be received through e-RS. Existing commissioned Tier 2 and diagnostic capacity will be used first where clinically appropriate and available with the chosen provider supplying additional Tier 2 capacity where required. Patient choice and timely escalation into secondary care remain core requirements. This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement under the competitive process. The proposed contract is being procured as a call-off following a further competition under the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (F/098/CS/25/IB). The proposed contract is a new service. The proposed provider is a new provider. Services are intended to be provided for a period of 6 months from 1 November 2026 (subject to conclusion of standstill) and may be extended for a further 6 months.