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Provision of Medical Cover for In-Patient Wards in Community Hospitals

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 May 2026 at 11:39

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has recently concluded the procurement process for the provision of medical cover for in-patient wards within community hospitals located in Sedgefield, Chester-Le-Street, and Shotley Bridge. This contract falls under the health services industry category and employs a limited procurement method known as the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract was formally awarded to Silverdale Family Practice on 30th April 2026, with services commencing from 1st May 2026 through to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £180,000, excluding VAT. The process was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of suitable tenders from previous open procedures.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services to engage with a major public sector organisation. Firms like Silverdale Family Practice, which are capable of providing comprehensive in-patient medical cover, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes where the emphasis is on selecting the most suitable provider. Such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio and improve its standing in the health services industry by securing long-term engagements with NHS trusts. Companies positioned to offer high-quality, reliable health services are encouraged to consider engaging with future tender opportunities of this nature, as they can substantially contribute to business growth in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medical Cover for In-Patient Wards in Community Hospitals

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is intending to award a contract for Medical Inpatient Cover at Sedgefield Community Hospital, Chester- Le-Street Community Hospital and Shotley Bridge Community Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is intending to award a contract for Medical Inpatient Cover at Sedgefield Community Hospital, Chester- Le-Street Community Hospital and Shotley Bridge Community Hospital. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process and is at a value of approximately PS180,000.00 per year (excluding VAT). This is an existing service with a new provider to the sites. The services are intended to be provided between the 1st of April 2026 to the 31st of March 2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31st March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042415-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Silverdale Family Practice

Further Information

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