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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Primary Care Regulations Advice & Training Service". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically health training services, and is located in the United Kingdom, centred particularly around Sunderland. The procurement has reached the 'Award' stage as of 23 July 2026, with the contract starting on 1 August 2026 and concluding on 31 July 2027. The total contract amount is £44,500. A direct procurement method was used, employing a single tender waiver given the limited supplier market and specialised expertise required for delivering this service. This decision aligns with the procurement policies under the Procurement Act 2023, designed for contracts below the applicable threshold.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses as it involves providing a niche subscription service that offers unlimited regulatory advice and training on topics such as GPOD contracting, finance, and strategic commissioning. Businesses with expertise in health training services, especially those focusing on primary care, are ideally positioned to compete in this narrow market. The involvement of Primary Care Commissioning Community Interest Company, an SME, highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises to engage successfully with public-sector contracts in delivering specialised services. Companies with additional service capabilities may further benefit from potential options to supply additional components during the contract period, enhancing their market presence and fostering long-term partnerships with public health organisations.

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Notice Title

Primary Care Regulations Advice & Training Service

Notice Description

PCC-CIC provide a very niche subscription service to access unlimited regulatory advice and access to training on GPOD contracting and Primary Care related topics such as finance, premises, neighbourhoods and strategic commissioning. Total contract value is below the applicable threshold for Procurement Act 2023 regulations. NENC ICB procurement policy normally requires the obtainment of three quotations to demonstrate best value. However, due to the limited supplier market and the specialist expertise required to deliver this niche subscription service, a Single Tender Waiver has been issued. Contract Start Date: 01 August 2026 Contract End Date: 31 July 2027 Contract Vale: PS44,500

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069925-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY CARE COMMISSIONING COMMUNITY INTEREST

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