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QHM-2024-11615 STSFT_AQP_Podiatry_Contract_24_25

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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21 Oct 2025 at 07:59

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 06:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is managing a procurement process titled "STSFT_AQP_Podiatry_Contract_24_25", falling under the industry category of medical specialist services. This procurement, located in Sunderland, UK, specifically concerns podiatry services. The process has reached the stage of formal award following an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued on an activity basis, is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. As a direct award without prior publication, this contract has been granted to the existing provider, South Tyneside Sunderland Foundation Trust.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to engage with healthcare service delivery, particularly those experienced in podiatry and related medical services. Companies capable of efficiently managing activity-based contracts within the NHS framework would find this tender appealing. While the direct award limits competition, understanding the procurement method and compliance with specific regulations like PSR is crucial for businesses aiming to position themselves for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging with this tender could enhance reputation and visibility within the healthcare services sector, particularly for large-scale providers capable of demonstrating quality and cost-effectiveness in service delivery.

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Notice Title

QHM-2024-11615 STSFT_AQP_Podiatry_Contract_24_25

Notice Description

Podiatry Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 20/10/25. 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-05a915
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066943-2025
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

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 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
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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH TYNESIDE SUNDERALND FOUNDATION TRUST

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