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GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform: Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is managing a public procurement for the GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform, focused on clinical support information and pathway implementation. This direct award, valued at £744,000 including VAT, is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and addresses urgent public health requirements under the NHS 10-Year Plan. The procurement falls within the services category and central government authority classification. Located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, the procurement stage currently is in the award phase, with a significant milestone due on 13 February 2026 for contract signature. The urgent direct award under PA2023 Schedule 5 recognises stringent requirements of extreme urgency, pending a competitive process based on future funding confirmation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in content or data standardisation and classification services, particularly those capable of implementing clinical support systems that align with standardised operating processes and improved patient outcomes. Large-scale suppliers, capable of handling urgent requirements and offering innovative solutions within the healthcare sector, would find this procurement particularly beneficial. Businesses interested in contributing to public health efforts as part of a crucial national initiative are encouraged to engage with upcoming project phases and provide feedback during market engagement activities orchestrated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Title

GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform: Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation

Notice Description

A 12-month Urgent Direct Award for the management of GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation. This supports more standardised operating processes and models of care being developed and implemented across all providers to address variation in quality and outcomes for patients in accordance with the NHS 10-Year Plan - Fit for the Future. This 12-month Urgent Direct Award in accordance with Schedule 5 Paragraph 13 (Section 51(3)(a)) of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) will be followed by a PA2023 compliant competitive process (dependent on confirmation of future funding as this is not yet confirmed). A NENC ICB project team has been identified to move forward with market engagement and analysis in support of a future competitive procurement process and to welcome comment and feedback from market providers. Contract Term: 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027 Contract Value: PS744,000 (PS620,000 exclusive of VAT)

Procurement Information

PA2023 Schedule 5 Urgency 13 Where- (a)the goods, services or works to be supplied under the public contract are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, and (b)as a result the public contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE

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