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Provision of Out of Hospital Care Beds in Northumberland (Berwick) (NH2265)

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Dec 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a procurement process for the provision of Out of Hospital Care Beds in Northumberland (Berwick), under the title "Provision of Out of Hospital Care Beds in Northumberland (Berwick) (NH2265)," specifically at the Hillside Lodge. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and follows the limited procurement method due to urgent circumstances under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025, with an initial term of 8 weeks and potential extensions up to 48 weeks, highlighting its urgency and ongoing review by the trust. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with a contract signed on 12th December 2025 for a total value of £36,800. The headquarters of the purchasing authority is located in North Shields, UK, and the primary service location is in Northumberland.

This tender offers distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in managing and staffing care facilities or hospitals. Small to medium-sized enterprises such as Hillside Lodge Care Ltd, the successful bidder, demonstrate that businesses with a regional focus and the capacity to swiftly mobilise resources are well-suited to compete in urgent care provision tenders. Companies able to quickly adapt and address immediate healthcare needs in local regions could find significant growth opportunities in similar NHS Trust or healthcare authority contracts. With the contract awarded without prior competition publication, it signifies an opportunity for entities already engaged in the sector to expand their service portfolio or geographic reach by demonstrating their efficacy and quality of care under urgent conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Out of Hospital Care Beds in Northumberland (Berwick) (NH2265)

Notice Description

Provision of Out of Hospital Care Beds in Northumberland (Berwick) - Hillside Lodge

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Out of Hospital Care Beds in Northumberland (Berwick) - Hillside Lodge.

Urgent requirement for Patient Services in Berwick for Out of Hospital Beds.

Contract is for an initial block of 8 weeks but the Trust will review to extend if required in blocks of 8 weeks. Maximum number of extensions 5. Total of 6 x 8 week blocks = 48 weeks.
Contract to commence 15/12/2025 for upto a total of 48 weeks.

Procurement Information

Awarded under the Urgent process under PSR 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086330-2025
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
SME

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
£36,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elliott.briggs@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILLSIDE LODGE CARE

Further Information

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