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SGPA_Medicines_Safety_Contract_24_25

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 Aug 2025 at 11:11

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Sunderland GP Alliance Medicines Safety Contract is being managed by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The contract titled "SGPA_Medicines_Safety_Contract_24_25" falls under the health services industry category, specifically catering to services. Situated in Sunderland, UK, this process is currently in the award stage, with updates as recent as 28 August 2025. The contract has been awarded through a Direct Award Process C, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the formal contract set to start on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. The contract is valued at £113,436, and there were no conflicts of interest identified during the selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with a proven track record in medicines safety and compliance with healthcare regulations. As the procurement was awarded using a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, it underscores the importance of pre-existing relationships and established performance. Businesses that can demonstrate adherence to the five key criteria assessed under the Provider Selection Regime are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This process signifies not only the reliance on existing competence but also the importance of strategic engagement with public sector bodies like the NHS to access growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SGPA_Medicines_Safety_Contract_24_25

Notice Description

Medicines Safety Contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medicines Safety Contract 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 PS113436 Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start date is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issues 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 18/08/2025. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051846-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,436 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS 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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sunderland GP Alliance Limited

Further Information

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