Medical Checks for Foster Carers - PSR Most suitable provider

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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.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066399
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051834-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Planning, Tender

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: 2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 19 Mar 2026Expired
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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