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TenderUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 09:45

TenderUpdate

16 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 23:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QHM-2025-56603 PGP Alfred House Residential Care Home" is spearheaded by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This process pertains to the services category within the industry classification of residential health facilities services. The location for this tender is the UKC region, specifically Sunderland, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, which does not require prior publication of a call for competition. As of 22 October 2025, the contract was formally confirmed, with a start date of 28 February 2025 and an end date of 27 February 2026. There is no fixed contract value as services are activity-based with no guaranteed amount. The announcement follows after amendments and confirms the award status, signifying the procurement stage as completed.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly due to the specific regulatory framework that allows direct awards for quality providers. Companies that have a robust track record of delivering healthcare services and are experienced in navigating the PSR regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with existing regional healthcare authorities, such as the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, could yield growth advantages for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings or establish stronger regional ties within the UK's healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

QHM-2025-56603 PGP Alfred House Residential Care Home

Notice Description

Care Home services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Care Home services 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: 28/02/2025 Contract End Date: 27/02/2026 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 15/10/2025. 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-05a76c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067339-2025
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

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 202510 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

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PGP Alfred House Limited

Further Information

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