Planning

Medical Checks for Foster Carers - PSR Most suitable provider

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is preparing to commission services for medical checks tailored for foster carers in the region. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services industry category and is located in Northumberland, specifically within the UKC21 area. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with decisions governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. A future notice date has been set for 19th March 2026. The process involves selecting the most suitable provider, with an anticipated contract value of £120,000, spearheaded by Vicky McLeod, Director for Children, Young People and Families. Interested parties should note the Commission does not abide by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses delivering health services to engage in regional developmental work. Companies with expertise in medical assessments and health services for foster carers will find this contract highly relevant. Local entities, especially those with experience and capability to meet the specific needs of foster carers, stand to benefit from potentially securing a long-term partnership with a regional authority. The procurement methodology focusing on the most suitable provider enables businesses to highlight their specialised offerings and operational efficiency in securing this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Medical Checks for Foster Carers - PSR Most suitable provider

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council would like to commission a provider of medical checks for foster carers under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract for this project will be awarded via the Most suitable provider process. This is a Provider Selection Regime intended approach notice. The identity of the award decision maker is Vicky McLeod, Director for Children, Young People and Families. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a provider of medical checks for prospective or current foster carers. This is a Provider Selection Regime intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award this contract using the Most Suitable Provider process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066399
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020149-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 20263 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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