Tender

Most Suitable Provider Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is initiating a procurement process labelled under the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) for a Short Breaks Service aimed at adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside. This selective procurement, categorised under health services, follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and excludes the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 22nd January 2026. The contract is valued at £2,500,000 and commences on 1st April 2026, lasting for three years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months, based on satisfactory performance. The submission is required in English and follows a restricted procedure method. Business users interested in this opportunity must respond via written submissions by the specified deadline.

This procurement presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in managing services for individuals with complex needs. Enterprises equipped to handle complex learning disabilities, offer personalised care plans, and adhere to stringent healthcare regulations are well-suited to compete in this tender. Participating businesses can potentially establish a long-term relationship with the NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, thus broadening their portfolio and regional footprint. The opportunity calls for a strategic approach to service provision, ensuring both quality oversight and compliance with the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Most Suitable Provider Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside

Notice Description

North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision for Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 22nd January 2026, 11:59:59P.M Previous Market Engagement related to this NENC016 MSP Process was on behalf of NENC ICB under NENC028 (2025/S 000-044452)

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) intends to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside The Service Specification document outline the requirements for delivering Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 April 2026. Additional information: The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 11:59:59 P.M. on 22nd January 2026. Further details can found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001509-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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