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Special Allocation Scheme Allerdale and Copeland

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

16 Sep 2025 at 13:31

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recently completed the awarding stage of a contract for the Special Allocation Scheme services in Allerdale and Copeland. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract was awarded using the Direct Award Process C. This practical approach circumvented the need for a call for competition under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Officially awarded on 16 September 2025, the service will commence on 1 October 2025 and is set to run until 30 September 2027, with a total contract value of £178,236. The primary category is medical practice and related services, making it relevant to businesses involved in healthcare services. The location of service delivery is specified as Allerdale and Copeland, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in medical practice and healthcare services. The contract was awarded to FCMS (NW) Ltd. t/a Compas, an existing service provider, indicating the potential for ongoing or similar future procurements in the region. Businesses with expertise in medical practice, healthcare management, and related services are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The ICB's use of a limited procurement method highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships within established networks, ensuring that providers can effectively align with key criteria and respond promptly to tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Special Allocation Scheme Allerdale and Copeland

Notice Description

Special Allocation scheme services for patients in Allerdale and Copeland. Specific CPV Code 85120000-6.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intent to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued/existing Special Allocation scheme services for patients in Allerdale and Copeland to the existing provider. The lifetime value of the contract is PS178,236 (2 years at PS89,118 per annum). Services to be provided 01 October 2025 - 30 September 2027.

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 11:59:59 PM 12 September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. As part of the DAP C process, the PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria were considered and evidence was gathered to confirm the existing provider and existing service align with the criteria and will continue to provide a satisfactory contract/service for the SAS patients of Allerdale and Copeland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056993-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,236 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 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
Joelle Craddy
Contact Email
joelle.craddy@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1642746918

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
TLD1 Cumbria

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCMS (NW) LTD. T/A COMPAS

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