A-LINE (Anaesthesia Learning in the North East) South Tees NHS Foundation Trust

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

20 May 2026 at 09:01

Award

07 May 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "A-LINE (Anaesthesia Learning in the North East)" contract, spearheaded by The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on medical hospital services. The contract aims to enhance anaesthesia education within the region, involving educational programmes at the South Tees NHS Foundation Trust. This service-based procurement falls under a limited procurement method, specifically conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract awarded as of 8th May 2026. The award decision came after an assessment based on quality and innovation, value, integration, access improvement, and social value. The standstill period began on the same date, emphasising the finalisation of the award process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical training and educational programmes, particularly those capable of providing high standards in anaesthesia education. Companies with a focus on service sustainability and social value would find this contract advantageous for business growth. Although the procurement method was limited, focusing on existing relationships and standards, businesses in the health sector that enhance educational excellence, such as consultancy firms, training organisations, or providers of academic resources, would be particularly well-suited to explore similar opportunities in the future. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has already been awarded the contract, reflecting the potential for collaboration and service provision at a regional level.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

A-LINE (Anaesthesia Learning in the North East) South Tees NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Leading and managing A-LiNE's educational program and initiatives, ensuring the highest quality standards and promoting excellence in anaesthesia education.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of qualified staff for leading and managing A-LiNE's
educational program and initiatives, ensuring the highest quality standards and
promoting excellence in anaesthesia education.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 8th May 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046120-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33661100 - Anaesthetics

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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