Tender

North Tyneside Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is managing a public procurement process titled "North Tyneside Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process" in the health services industry category. This initiative aims to provide a short-term Acute Respiratory Infection service in North Tyneside to address winter pressures. The procurement is at the Tender stage, and the procurement method being used is selective, specifically following a Competitive procedure with negotiation. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 19 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 01 September 2026 with an initial period of two years, and there is an option to extend for an additional 24 months based on performance. The total contract value is £400,500 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in delivering healthcare services, particularly those equipped to manage acute respiratory infections. Companies with suitable premises in North Tyneside and capacity to scale operations on short notice will find the opportunity particularly fitting. The contract encourages innovation and integration, emphasising quality, value, and social contribution. Businesses that can demonstrate an ability to deliver services efficiently while enhancing patient access and reducing inequalities will have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

North Tyneside Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process

Notice Description

North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures in North Tyneside (a temporary service). Providers must have suitable premises to provide services from. No additional funding will be provided for mobilisation/premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 19 June 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) intends to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of short term Acute Respiratory Infection service in North Tyneside. The Service Specification document outlines the requirements for delivering the service which will be required to be mobilised in a timely manner upon notification by the Relevant Authority in response to seasonal winter pressures. The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053237-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

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