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NHSE884 - Elswick Health Centre APMS

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 08:41

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 10:36

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) at Elswick Health Centre, Meldon Street, Newcastle, is undertaken by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB). The intended contract is for health services with emphasis on GP-led primary care, classified under "Health Services" within the "services" category. The procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using an open procedure method. This competitive process has transitioned from the tender stage to the contract award stage, with the contract commencement date on 1 November 2025, lasting until 31 October 2034. Negotiations allow the possibility of extension by two additional years, subject to performance. The standstill period concluded on the deadline of 11 August 2025 for any representations from providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in delivering GP-led primary care. The contract value amounts to £9,640,287 GBP, offering substantial growth potential for the successful bidder. The procurement prioritised key criteria such as Quality & Innovation (45%), Integration & Sustainability (30%), and Social Value (10%), highlighting the opportunity for innovative health service providers to contribute to reducing health inequalities and facilitating patient choice. Organisations with strong integration and collaborative strategies stand well-suited to compete effectively in this contractual opportunity.

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Notice Title

NHSE884 - Elswick Health Centre APMS

Notice Description

This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority), who have undertaken a competition process to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) to be delivered for patients of Elswick Health Centre, Meldon Street, Newcastle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process. This is an intention to award notice to advise that the relevant authority intends to award a contract under a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Project Title - Elswick Health Centre APMS The aim of the service is to deliver a GP led primary medical care service for patients of Elswick Health Centre. The successful provider must support the provision of safe, high quality clinical services. Contract Start Date: 01 November 2025 Contract End Date: 31 October 2034 The contract term is for an initial period of 7 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. This is an existing service and incumbent provider.

Options: The contract is for 7 years, with effect from 01 November 2025, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Relevant Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050019-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,640,287 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months 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
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSWICK FAMILY HEALTH

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