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NT457 - Circle Group - Acute

NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Jan 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "NT457 - Circle Group - Acute" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This contract, valued at £61,535, will be provided by the Circle Health Group - Woodlands Hospital, a large-scale supplier based in Darlington. It falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is classified as a service procurement. The contract was signed on 13 January 2025 and is set to run until 31 March 2029. The procurement method used was a limited process, specifically a direct award without prior publication, due to it falling outside the application scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering consultant-led elective specialities. Large healthcare providers with experience in delivering high-quality patient choice services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The engagement in such contracts not only enhances the service portfolio of the businesses but also provides an avenue for stable and long-term revenue streams given the extensive duration of the contracts involved. Businesses considering similar opportunities can take cues from the Circle Health Group's successful bid for this tender.

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Notice Title

NT457 - Circle Group - Acute

Notice Description

Independent Sector - Consultant-led elective specialities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent Sector - Consultant-led elective specialities. The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process B under 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 lifetime value of the contract is PS61,535.00. Contract Start Date: 13/01/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2029 This is an existing service. This is an existing provider.

Procurement Information

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process B under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001078-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP - WOODLANDS HOSPITAL

Further Information

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