Northumberland Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning and tender stages for a procurement process aiming to address short-term acute respiratory infection services in response to winter pressures in Northumberland. The contract, entitled "Northumberland Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process," falls under the miscellaneous health services category and uses a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure involving negotiation. Interested parties must express their interest by the deadline of 11:59 PM on 30 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026, with an estimated total value of £660,000 over a potential four-year period.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in delivering health services, particularly in managing acute respiratory infections. Ideal candidates will have suitable premises and experience mobilising services swiftly in response to demand spikes, as additional funding for premises or mobilisation will not be provided. The process seeks the Most Suitable Provider, making it an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in innovative, integrated health service delivery to expand their operations in the Northumberland region while contributing to improved healthcare outcomes during periods of high demand.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Northumberland 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 Northumberland (a temporary service). Providers must have suitable premises to provide services from. No additional funding will be provided for mobilisation/premises. Estimate annual value is PS165,000 (Estimated total for notice is based on a 4 year (2+1+1) contract. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 30 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 Northumberland. 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. Estimate annual value is PS165,000 (Estimated total for notice is based on a 4 year (2+1+1) contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056419-2026
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
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC21 Northumberland

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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