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QHM-2025-9921

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 13:09

AwardUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 21:38

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 20:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for contract QHM-2025-9921, titled "Aspatria Medical Group - Local Enhanced Services," is managed by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This process is centred on health services, classified under CPV code 85100000, within the UKC region, specifically Sunderland. Originally initiated to begin on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026, the contract is for services such as Near Patient Testing and Warfarin Monitoring. The procurement proceeded by the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations of 2023, thus outside the purview of the Procurement Act 2023. Recent updates on 10 October 2025 indicated amendments to service descriptions, reflecting its current status as a tender update.

This tender provides diverse opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-risk drug monitoring and minor injury services, enhancing existing offerings within the healthcare sector. It suits established healthcare providers, particularly those experienced in providing direct and speedy testing services due to its activity-based contract nature. Since the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is a significant public sector health authority, partnering with them for such services could bolster a firm's market reach and bolster reputation within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-9921

Notice Description

Near Patient Testing (High Risk) Drug Monitoring Warfarin Monitoring Hormonal Injection Administration Service Minor Injuries The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value' The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The contract value is PS0.01. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract. This is an existing service and existing provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Near Patient Testing (High Risk) Drug Monitoring Warfarin Monitoring Hormonal Injection Administration Service Minor Injuries The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The contract value is PS0.01. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract. This is an existing service and existing provider.

Procurement Information

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064198-2025
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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

ASPATRIA MEDICAL GROUP

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