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14 Jul 2026 at 17:12

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02 Jul 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ridgeway Secure Inpatient Healthcare Service" is spearheaded by the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the 'services' category specifically for medical practice services. The contract, under a direct award procedure within the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The service is designed to address gaps in healthcare delivery for secure inpatient services at Ridgeway, requiring providers to offer structured General Practitioner Services multiple sessions weekly. The procurement method followed a limited process without prior publication for competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical practice services, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and specialised healthcare solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Zetland Medical Practice, which is based in Middlesborough, stand to benefit substantially. Businesses that can assure continuity and quality in healthcare provisions would find this contract well-suited for expansion opportunities in the healthcare industry, supported by stable demand and consistent requirements for specialised general practitioner services to an underserved patient community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ridgeway Secure In patient Healthcare service

Notice Description

This service will provide a physical healthcare solution to an existing gap in mainstream service delivery in the trust's secure inpatient service Ridgeway. The supplier will be expected to provide General Practitioner Services to Secure Inpatient Services within Ridgeway. The provision of service will be based on * 3 (4 hour) clinical sessions per week * 5 hours of service development/clinical supervision per week. * The number of sessions will be adjusted to allow for Bank Holidays, sickness and annual leave of the General Practitioner(s). There will be access to 4 qualified doctors 2 of which are registrars to suppor the service This results in a premium of 52 x 3 clinical sessions and 52 x 5 hours. Included within these hours. This service will be required to report on a monthly basis, attend contract meetings on a quarterly basis and contract review will be annually. Zetland medical practice has proven and established ability to continue to provide these services effectively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service will provide a physical healthcare solution to an existing gap in mainstream service delivery in the trust's secure inpatient service Ridgeway. The supplier will be expected to provide General Practitioner Services to Secure Inpatient Services within Ridgeway. The provision of service will be based on * 3 (4 hour) clinical sessions per week * 5 hours of service development/clinical supervision per week. * The number of sessions will be adjusted to allow for Bank Holidays, sickness and annual leave of the General Practitioner(s). There will be access to 4 qualified doctors 2 of which are registrars to suppor the service This results in a premium of 52 x 3 clinical sessions and 52 x 5 hours. Included within these hours. This service will be required to report on a monthly basis, attend contract meetings on a quarterly basis and contract review will be annually. Zetland medical practice has proven and established ability to continue to provide these services effectively. Theservice will be awarded under PSR direct Award C from 1st April 2026 to 31st march 2029 with and optional 24 month extension.

Options: maximum 24 months

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14/07/26. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066494-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months 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
TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 2TS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Brinkburn & Faverdale
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZETLAND MEDICAL PRACTISE

Further Information

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