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QHM-2025-11988 North Cumbria Primary Care - James Street Group Practice - Local Enhanced Service

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is overseeing a public procurement process for a contract titled "QHM-2025-11988 North Cumbria Primary Care - James Street Group Practice - Local Enhanced Service" within the health services industry category. This procurement process is specifically for services related to Near Patient Testing, Warfarin Monitoring, Hormonal Injection Administration, and Minor Injuries. Located in the United Kingdom's UKC region, this contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the procurement reaching the award stage. The contract was awarded via the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations of 2023, circumventing typical procurement regulations. A key detail is the contract's low nominal value but note that services are activity-based with no guaranteed contract value.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-risk patient testing services and other similar health care provisions to collaborate with North Cumbria Primary Care. The contract is designed without prior competition, indicating a very limited pool of capable service providers, most likely due to the specialised nature of the services. While the existing provider status is maintained, businesses that can offer innovative and efficient health care solutions, particularly in monitoring and administration services, could find opportunities for engagement. This unique setting provides a platform for institutions poised to address niche health care needs while fostering growth in the health sector.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-11988 North Cumbria Primary Care - James Street Group Practice - Local Enhanced Service

Notice Description

Near Patient Testing (High Risk) Drug Monitoring Warfarin Monitoring Hormonal Injection Administration Service Minor Injuries

Lot Information

Lot 1

Near Patient Testing (High Risk) Drug Monitoring Warfarin Monitoring Hormonal Injection Administration Service Minor Injuries 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. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. 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-05ad08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064296-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

NORTH CUMBRIA PRIMARY CARE

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