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QHM-2025-8776 Headland Medical Centre - Minor Skin Service

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 09:40

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 07:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced the award of a contract for dermatology services at the Headland Medical Centre as part of a Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, identified as QHM-2025-8776, is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement process follows a limited procedure without prior publication, underscoring a direct award to the existing provider. This contract, based on activity with no guaranteed value, was updated on 14th October 2025, and was preceded by an intention to award notice issued on 30th September 2025, marking the beginning of the standstill period up to 13th October 2025. The procuring authority is based in Sunderland, UKC region.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly in dermatology, to establish a collaboration with a significant health authority within the UK. Although the contract has been awarded to an existing provider, businesses with a strong track record in delivering quality dermatology services might benefit from observing such procurement processes to understand the criteria and standards required for future opportunities. The ability to meet quality and cost efficiency standards, as demonstrated by the current provider, is crucial for securing potential future contracts within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-8776 Headland Medical Centre - Minor Skin Service

Notice Description

Dermotology Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dermotology Services [Enter description of service] 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 PS0. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 13/10/2025. 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-05a481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065061-2025
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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE

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