NENC044e North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Services

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        "description": "NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority) are undertaking a competition to commission North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Services under the NHS Standard Contract 2026/27 (or any subsequent version). This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of two years commencing on 01 October 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Annual Financial Envelope: PS159,246 The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 NOON 10 August 2026.",
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