Planning

North Cumbria Disordered Eating Support Service

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 09:55

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "North Cumbria Disordered Eating Support Service" is currently in the planning stage and is being conducted by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This service falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and is located in North Cumbria within the UKD1 region. The procurement process is initiated through a tender and follows the process's planned legal framework under CELEX 32014L0024. Key dates include the requirement to submit the RFI online questionnaire by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, through the Atamis portal. While this is a market engagement exercise, there is a potential future opportunity for a service contract, although funding for services from 1 October 2026 onward has yet to be confirmed.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for disordered eating support. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of understanding market capabilities, service delivery models, financial risks, data-sharing requirements, and infrastructure needs. Companies with robust systems for psychoeducation and support in managing eating distress, facilitating access to talking therapies, and providing seamless integration with existing NHS services would be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. The engagement does not guarantee a future contract but provides valuable insights and collaboration potential for businesses aiming to establish themselves in the health service sector within the North Cumbria region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Cumbria Disordered Eating Support Service

Notice Description

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a market engagement exercise Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on the market landscape in regards to a potential future Disordered Eating service for North Cumbria. This is a market landscape exercise only and is not a guarantee of a future provider selection process and/or contract. PLEASE NOTE: At this time, funding has not been confirmed for services for 01 October 2026 onward and any future service/procurement process is not guaranteed. The RFI on-line questionnaire should be submitted by no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. The NENC064 RFI will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should you have any queries, or problems registering on the portal, please contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 0988201 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 06.00 pm

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a market engagement exercise Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on the market landscape in regards to a potential future Disordered Eating service for North Cumbria. This is a market landscape exercise only and is not a guarantee of a future provider selection process and/or contract. The RFI on-line questionnaire should be submitted by no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. The objective of the RFI is to: * Understand Market Capability and Capacity * Understand potential service delivery models * Understand market appetite in regards to contract length * Understand potential financial risks * Understand potential mobilisation requirements and risks * Understand potential concerns re: mandatory data sharing * Understand potential premise arrangements and risks * Understand any barriers and whole service risk Service Overview: The current disordered earing support service in North Cumbria supports recovery from disordered eating by providing interventions designed to develop skills for managing both physical and mental health, focusing on disordered eating recovery, and works closely with the local NHS Foundation Trust eating disorder service and other health professionals; The service bridges service gaps by collaborating with statutory services to offer step-down and step-up support options for individuals who do not meet criteria for early intervention or specialist eating disorder care; The service enhances coping strategies and education by improving coping mechanisms and providing psychoeducation for adults experiencing eating distress, equipping them with tools to manage their condition; The service increases access to talking therapies by expanding availability for individuals who do not meet statutory service criteria, ensuring support is provided. Additional information: The NENC064 RFI will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should you have any queries, or problems registering on the portal, please contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 0988201 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 06.00 pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060442
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002506-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Further Information

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