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NENC Deep End Network Research and Evaluation Services

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Newcastle University for providing Research and Evaluation Services as part of the NENC Deep End Network. The project falls under the healthcare services category and is part of the Healthier and Fairer Programme. The procurement process was conducted via direct award without competition, as justified under the Procurement Act 2023. The service period runs from 21st August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the procurement stage now at the Award stage, and the contract is currently active. The total contract value amounts to £119,699, and the services will be delivered in the North East and North Cumbria region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly large research institutions specialising in evaluation services. As the contract aims to create an evidence base to guide future commissioning within the healthcare system, companies excelling in research, analysis, and evaluation could find opportunities to contribute to such initiatives. This type of contract is well-suited for organisations that have the capabilities to manage extensive research activities within the healthcare sector, providing a potential growth platform to build expertise and reputation within public sector services. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for long-term partnerships and additional public sector opportunities for businesses operating in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NENC Deep End Network Research and Evaluation Services

Notice Description

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Newcastle University for the provision of Research and Evaluation services within the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Deep End Network, part of the ICB's Healthier and Fairer Programme, is made in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for non-healthcare services, direct award for below threshold. The objective of the contract is to evaluate the impact of ICB-funded activity within the Deep End Network, generating an evidence base to inform future commissioning across the Network and wider system (including General Practice, Community Services, and Secondary Care). Newcastle University continued ongoing evaluation activity into the 2025/26 financial year. Contract of 12 months (01/04/2026 - 31/03/2026) Total Value: PS119,699

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050947-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,699 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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