This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 09:09

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 12:26

Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has recently awarded a contract for the provision of short-term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures across North Tyneside. The procurement process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, applied the Most Suitable Provider Process under a Direct Award. The contract was awarded to TyneHealth Ltd, following a restricted procedure, with services scheduled from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 and a contract value of £400,500. The procurement, focused on miscellaneous health services, emphasizes the importance of integration and collaboration, service-specific requirements, and quality and innovation in the evaluation criteria. The procurement stage has completed and finalized with the award on 29 July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare services sector, particularly those with expertise in managing seasonal healthcare demands. Given the focus on delivering high-quality and innovative health services, companies with a background in healthcare service provision that can demonstrate effective collaboration and integration capabilities are well-positioned to prosper. Furthermore, businesses that can contribute to social value and are adept at improving access and reducing health inequalities within the community can leverage this contract to bolster their reputation and expand service offerings in a competitive sector, enhancing their potential for sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

North Tyneside Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures)

Notice Description

Following market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-053237), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for North Tyneside.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-053237), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for North Tyneside. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 05 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-053237. 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. Contract Value: PS400,500 A single EOI was received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the alternative provider that made itself known in writing following publication of the notice would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. A request was sent to the provider to allow for assessment to be completed in accordance with the published process, however, a response was not received resulting in the EOI being withdrawn in accordance with the request. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the incumbent provider was identified as the Most Suitable Provider. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072534-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYNEHEALTH

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