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Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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22 Dec 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26" within the industry category of miscellaneous health services. This procurement focuses on establishing acute respiratory infection hubs across several locations, including Alnwick and Belford in Northumberland, to manage winter pressures effectively. The procurement process followed the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under urgent circumstances, bypassing the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 22nd December 2025 and is set to continue until 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, due to the urgent need for service continuation and the mobilisation of healthcare hubs.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialised in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in managing acute conditions and deploying healthcare solutions under urgent conditions. Businesses in the health sector, such as health service providers with capabilities to rapidly adapt and respond to high-pressure demand situations, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The contract, valued at £30,704.55, reflects an urgent requirement to ensure that patient care is not compromised during critical demand periods, exemplifying a need for agile service delivery companies. With the awarded supplier being Well Up North, a large-scale enterprise, there is a demonstrated precedent for large companies to secure roles in these urgent healthcare provision processes.

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Notice Title

Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26

Notice Description

Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 The contract 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 Period: Varies by winter pressures/requirements. Estimated 22/12/25 - 31/03/2026 Locations: Alnwick Medical Group Belford Medical Group Gas House Lane Surgery Greystoke Surgery Union Brae & Norham Practice Well Close Medical Group Wooler Health Surgery Contract Value: PS30,704.55

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26 Contract 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.

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-05fb24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085227-2025
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
£30,704 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 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
TLC21 Northumberland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELL UP NORTH

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