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NENC037 TIMS Musculoskeletal Services for Newcastle and Gateshead for NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

24 Sep 2025 at 08:26

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Sunderland, has initiated a tender for musculoskeletal services in Newcastle and Gateshead, aimed at supporting adults aged 18 and over. This contracting process, identified as NENC037, falls under the health services industry category. It’s part of the services procurement category and is set to commence on 1st October 2025, concluding initially on 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a 24-month extension up until 31st March 2029, subject to satisfactory performance. This procurement has moved to the award stage, with the contract valued at £14,777,069, awarded under the Direct Award Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust. The process did not require prior publication of a call for competition as per the specific legal framework applied. Amendments have confirmed the award, effective as of the contract start date.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale health service providers possessing expertise in delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care. Businesses capable of demonstrating strong service performance and alignment with NHS standards and criteria would be well-placed for similar future opportunities. Although the direct award process in this case limits competition, understanding the procurement framework and maintaining high performance standards can position companies advantageously in subsequent procurements within the healthcare sector. Engaging with frameworks like the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) could also facilitate access to government healthcare tenders, enhancing market presence and business development in the UK health services industry.

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Notice Title

NENC037 TIMS Musculoskeletal Services for Newcastle and Gateshead for NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

Intention to Award Notice Musculoskeletal Services for Newcastle and Gateshead for adults aged 18+. 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2029 NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (The Relevant Authority) is intending to award the above contract from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027 plus an option to extend by a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and in line with NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board(NHS NENC ICB) agreement up to 31 March 2029 to the provider - The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust under Direct Award Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR) on the basis that the relevant authority is of the opinion that, as an existing provider, The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust is satisfying the existing contract and is able to satisfy a new contract to a sufficient standard taking into account relevant key criteria and basic selection criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to Award Notice Musculoskeletal Services for Newcastle and Gateshead for adults aged 18+. 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2029 NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (The Relevant Authority) is intending to award the above contract from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027 plus an option to extend by a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and in line with NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board(NHS NENC ICB) agreement up to 31 March 2029 to the provider - The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust under Direct Award Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR) on the basis that the relevant authority is of the opinion that, as an existing provider, The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust is satisfying the existing contract and is able to satisfy a new contract to a sufficient standard taking into account relevant key criteria and basic selection criteria.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and in line with NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board(NHS NENC ICB) agreement up to 31 March 2029

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 23 September 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-0597e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059080-2025
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
£14,777,069 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 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
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS FOUNDATION TRUST

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