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01 Dec 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the award phase for the contract titled "North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26." This procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous health services and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract addresses urgent health service needs in the North Cumbria region from 15 November 2025 to 28 February 2026, with a total value of £152,953.50 across five lots. Key locations for service delivery include Carlisle, Whitehaven, Egremont, and Workington.

This contract provides opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those capable of rapid mobilization and service delivery under urgent conditions due to the nature of the Provider Selection Regime. Companies with experience in health services, particularly large-scale primary care networks, could find this scope beneficial for expanding their operations within the healthcare sector in the UK. As this procurement bypassed standard competition due to urgency, businesses with established reputations and capabilities in handling urgent healthcare requirements would be especially well-suited to these opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26

Notice Description

North Cumbria Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned. Service Span Period: 15 November 2025 - 28 February 2026 Total Value across 5 contracts: PS152,953.50

Lot Information

ARI Hub - North Cumbria Carlisle Central

North Cumbria Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned. Service Span Period: 24 November 2025 - 8 February 2026 Lot Value: PS36,006.16

ARI Hub - North Cumbria - Carlisle Network

North Cumbria Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned. Service Span Period: 08 December 2025 - 15 February 2026 Lot Total: PS29,529.48

ARI Hub - North Cumbria - Copeland Alliance

North Cumbria Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned. Service Span Period: 17 November 2025 - 26 January 2026 Lot Value: PS33,903.57

ARI Hub - North Cumbria - Copeland Haven

North Cumbria Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned. Service Span Period: 1 December 2025 - 23 February 2026 Lot Value: PS24,241.20

ARI Hub - North Cumbria - Workington

North Cumbria Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned. Service Span Period: 1 December 2025 - 23 February 2026 Lot Value: PS29,273.09

Procurement Information

Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078363-2025
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,952 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20259 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
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
TLD1 Cumbria

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

COPELAND ALLIANCE PCN

Carlisle Healthcare PCN

Carlisle Network PCN: Fusehill, Eden Medical & Warwick Square Group

Copeland Whitehaven PCN

Workington PCN

Further Information

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