Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Milton Keynes City Council
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK93EJ
UK
Contact person: Procurement Team
E-mail: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NHS Health Checks - Community Outreach Offer for Milton Keynes City Council
Reference number: 2026-078
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The NHS Health Check programme aims to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated conditions through the early assessment, awareness, and management of individual behavioural and physiological risk factors. The programme is aimed at all adults in England aged between 40-74 who are not currently being treated for CVD.
The delivery of NHS Health Checks is a statutory responsibility for all Local Authorities (LAs). All eligible individuals must be invited to attend an NHS Health Check once every five years.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
83 800.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121000
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ12
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE for NHS Health Check service Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider Notice.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, under the Most Suitable Provider Process. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17th November 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The Contracting Authorities intend to award a single contract to the most suitable provider. This is a new service with a new provider and the approximate lifetime value of this contract is £83,800. The dates which the services are intended to be provided are:
Contract Start: 1st January 2027
Contract End: 31st December 2028
The NHS Health Check programme aims to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated conditions through the early assessment, awareness, and management of individual behavioural and physiological risk factors. The programme is aimed at all adults in England aged between 40-74 who are not currently being treated for CVD.
The delivery of NHS Health Checks is a statutory responsibility for all Local Authorities (LAs). All eligible individuals must be invited to attend an NHS Health Check once every five years.
The current contract(s) for the delivery of NHS Health Checks lies solely with GP practices across the three LAs. In this financial year, 26/27, all 60 GP Practices across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes (13 25, 22 respectively) are contracted to deliver NHS Health Checks. However, uptake has remained consistently low for the last five years across all three LAs. In addition, we see lower uptake in more deprived communities, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and men all of whom tend to access primary care services less frequently.
Low uptake of the NHS Health Check presents a number of risks to each LA, including failing to meet the nationally mandated targets, the inability to identify risk factors for CVD early and therefore missing opportunities for secondary prevention, and a worsening of health inequalities.
A Milton Keynes Primary Care Network (PCN) community outreach offer is required, to supplement GP practice delivery, increase access and enhance the opportunities available for eligible patients to attend for an NHS Health Check at a venue within their own communities and/or within their workplace.
PCNs are well-positioned to deliver this service as they already work closely with, and on behalf of, GP Practices. They have established access to relevant systems and strong working relationships, enabling a seamless pathway for patients to receive an NHS Health Check within a community setting. For efficiencies to the service the expectation is there will be one lead PCN related organisation for contract management purposes and the delivery to the community from the Primary Care Networks.
This approach ensures that, where required, patients can be effectively referred and supported to continue their care through their registered GP Practice following their NHS Health Check. In addition, the service presents an opportunity to build relationships, understanding and trust within communities, encouraging greater engagement with Primary Care services-not only for NHS Health Checks but for a wider range of health interventions.
Those patients who are out of area and whose patient record is not accessible by the provider will receive a paper copy of results and clear instructions to follow up with their own GP Practice
The community outreach offers will support each LA to meet their statutory responsibilities to deliver NHS Health Checks to the eligible population, aged 40-74 on a 5-year rolling basis and reducing health inequalities. It will enable us to meet local and national targets both in the number of NHS Health Checks offered, and those that receive an NHS Health Check.
Who is eligible for an NHS Health Checks in community and workplaces
• 40-74, without an existing diagnosed CVD condition
• Not had an NHS Health Check in the last 5 years
• Resident in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes and/or are registered with a GP practice within Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes local authority areas
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: most suitable provider process with regard to the basic selection criteria and key criteria
/ Weighting: 100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17th November 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2026-078
Title: NHS Health Checks - Community Outreach Offer for Milton Keynes City Council
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/11/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PC Alliance:MK CIC
15589076
Ramsay House, 18 Vera Avenue,
London
N21 1RA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 83 800.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17th November 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk, ensuring the following details are referenced:
- Project reference: 2026-078
- Project title: NHS Health Checks - Community Outreach Offer for Milton Keynes City Council
Award decision makers are:
Public Health Practitioner
Head of Public Health Programmes
Director of Public Health
No conflicts were identified - Conflict of interest agreements were signed by all the project group who declared no conflicts.
Each of the 5 key criteria were weighted based on there relative importance to the contract and the weightings used are demonstrated below. Providers were considered on this basis and consideration was given to the basic selection criteria.
Quality and Innovation: 30% - The community outreach offer will support the early identification and management of CVD risk factors in targeted communities. It will address health inequalities where uptake of NHS Health Checks in primary care is low and provide access to members of the community who may find it more challenging to access the service through their GP.
Value: 20% Integration - • The Provider will deliver NHS Health Checks which help to lower the risk of getting conditions such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. In addition to the cost to the individual there will be associated health and social care costs if conditions go undetected.The provider will have established links with local GP Practices and access to SystmOne to ensure eligible patients are invited for an NHS Health Check, patient records capture the outcome of the assessment, and GPs have the information required for any follow up appointments if required. Direct access to SystmOne also negates the need for an additional administration payment to GP Practices.
Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 20% - GP Practices - working in partnership with GP Practices to identify and engage with patients eligible for an NHS Health Check and recording the assessment on SystmOne. The Public Health Shared Service - all planning in relation to the delivery of NHS Health Checks in the community and in targeted workplaces will be conducted by the Provider, in consultation with Public Health where required. Public Health commissioned or provided services - for onward referral to relevant lifestyle services e.g. stop smoking and weight management.
Improving Access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 20% - The NHS Health Check outreach programme will target adults aged between 40-74 who are not currently being treated for CVD (as per national criterion). GP Practices prioritised for support from the outreach team will be based on a combination of Practice IMD score and where invites and/or delivery activity is low.
Social Value: 10% - The Provider is asked to commit to social value through the delivery of this contract where possible. For example, providing or offering: A supportive environment for all members of staff, Employment/work experience/volunteering opportunities, Recruitment from the local area, Energy efficient/bio degradable/recyclable equipment or materials or practices, Support to local suppliers.
Following provider assessments and application of the key and basic criteria, it was agreed that PC Alliance:MK CIC was the only provider capable of meeting the full service specifications and the full requirements of the contract. PC Alliance:MK CIC was able to meet all the key criteria and basic selection criteria so was therefore selected as the most suitable provider.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Not required under PSR
Not required under PSR
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/11/2026