Award

QHM-2025-8795 Day Lewis PLC (Middleton-in-Teesdale)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is for a contract titled "QHM-2025-8795 Day Lewis PLC (Middleton-in-Teesdale)." This contract, classified under the health services industry category, involves the provision of services such as stocking palliative drugs, flu antivirals, and MECATS Vouchers and is located in the UKC region. The contract is being executed under a Direct Award Process A, as specified by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, which is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024. Significant dates include the contract start on 1 April 2025 and its conclusion on 31 March 2026, with the contract attain final approval on 1 October 2025. The procurement process is tagged as a 'limited' approach, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting its unique procurement methodology.

This tender presents a growth opportunity predominantly for large businesses in the health services sector, such as pharmacies and suppliers specialising in critical medical supplies, due to its specification for essential healthcare products. The contract with a minimal stated value of £0.01, reflects activity-based payments with no guaranteed contract value, allowing businesses that can optimise service delivery despite potential fluctuations in demand to excel. Additionally, the nature of a direct award underscores the importance for businesses to establish strong relationships with procuring bodies like the NHS to become a viable provider in such preferred processes. Given the specific requirements and the focused procurement method, companies that have established credentials and capacities in this sector are well-poised to engage effectively and leverage this opportunity for business expansion.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-8795 Day Lewis PLC (Middleton-in-Teesdale)

Notice Description

Stocking Palliative Drugs Flu Antivirals MECATS Voucher

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stocking Palliative Drugs Flu Antivirals 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 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-05ccc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065378-2025
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
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

DAY LEWIS PLC (MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE

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