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QHM-2025-7508 AQP Carpal Tunnel

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 09:00

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "QHM-2025-7508 AQP Carpal Tunnel" was managed by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls under the category of orthopaedic services and took place in Sunderland, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC region. The procurement was conducted using a Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime as specified by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, outside the scope of The Procurement Act 2023. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2025, with the contract services to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £20,217, has been awarded following an appropriate assessment against the five key criteria ensuring the provider met all identified requirements.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for organisations that specialise in providing healthcare services, specifically orthopaedic services. It is suited for established and large-scale healthcare providers that can demonstrate a consistent track record of successfully fulfilling similar contracts, thus passing stringent assessment criteria such as cost and quality. The successful provider, Matrix Health Services UK Ltd, benefits from continuity, leveraging its existing performance to secure this contract, thereby providing a stable opportunity for business continuity and growth in the North East region for the duration of the contractual period. The process exemplifies how qualified suppliers can effectively compete in limited tendering procedures under regulatory frameworks designed for healthcare service provisions.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-7508 AQP Carpal Tunnel

Notice Description

AQP Carpal Tunnel

Lot Information

Lot 1

AQP Carpal Tunnel The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS20217. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

Procurement 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 13/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056bcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051798-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,217 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 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
nencicb.procurement@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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX HEALTH SERVICES

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