Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Clinical Portals: Management Of GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform Clinical Support Information (CSI) and Pathway Implementation

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 16:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Feb 2026 at 16:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Sunderland, has awarded a direct contract for the management of the GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform. This contract focuses on Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation to standardise operating processes across all providers in line with the NHS 10-Year Plan. The procurement process was conducted under urgency provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, with the contract term spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract, valued at £744,000 including VAT, has been awarded to Sunderland GP Alliance Limited. This award stage has been completed, with preparations underway for future competitive procurement contingent on funding confirmation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical portal management and content standardisation services. The engagement in such a project can be especially beneficial for SMEs in the healthcare IT industry aiming to expand their services across multiple NHS providers. Collaborating with the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board can offer valuable industry insights and potential for future competitive processes, benefiting businesses looking to enhance operational models and improve patient outcomes via standardised solutions. Businesses equipped to navigate public sector procurement and deliver urgent project requirements are ideal candidates. Sunderland GP Alliance Limited, recognised as a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Portals: Management Of GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform Clinical Support Information (CSI) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£620,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...