NHS South Yorkshire Awards Contract for GP Services

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded a contract for general-practitioner services in Barnsley. This award forms part of their initiative to enhance local healthcare provisions.

The contract was awarded to Ashville Medical Practice, located at Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley. The provider is tasked with delivering locally enhanced services, integrating with existing primary care contracts for the area. This decision, announced on October 9, 2024, demonstrates the commitment to improving healthcare services in the South Yorkshire region.

The contract is valued at a lifetime total based on patient activity, making the overall worth variable as it correlates to patient choices during the contract period, which runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The NHS aims to optimize service delivery, ensuring that residents receive the best possible care tailored to their needs.

This tender was processed under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, illustrating a streamlined approach to healthcare procurement.