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QHM-2025-7785

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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14 Oct 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled "QHM-2025-7785". This contract involves providing health services in the region UKC, focusing on aspects such as food thickening, stocking palliative drugs, flu antivirals, tuberculosis drugs, and the MECATS voucher. The procurement process falls under the services category and is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st October 2025. This contract follows the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations of 2023 and is not governed by the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024. The contract starts on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, providing an existing service with no guaranteed contract value as the services are activity-based.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, especially those with expertise in pharmaceuticals and drug supply chains. Although the award has been made to Bestway National Chemists Ltd (T/A Well), businesses engaged in similar sectors could find opportunities for subcontracting or future bidding in related service categories. The industry-specific nature of the contract, focusing on critical health services such as flu antivirals and palliative care, offers potential growth opportunities for suppliers who can further innovate or expand within the healthcare industry. Companies must note the unique procurement method utilised, which was conducted without prior publication of a competitive call, suggesting that businesses with niche capabilities may have an advantage in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-7785

Notice Description

Food Thickening Stocking Palliative Drugs Flu Antivirals Tuberculosis Drugs MECATS Voucher

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Thickening Stocking Palliative Drugs Flu Antivirals Tuberculosis Drugs MECATS Voucher 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 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-05cc02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065063-2025
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
14 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
Joelle Craddy
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

BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD (T/A WELL

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