---
title: "QHM-2025-8977 Dr Kitson Teledermatology Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056be4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-08-28"
---

# QHM-2025-8977 Dr Kitson Teledermatology Ltd

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056be4

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## Summary

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for dermatology services to Kitson Teledermatology Ltd under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, titled "QHM-2025-8977 Dr Kitson Teledermatology Ltd," covers services in the UKC region, specifically Sunderland, and is valued at £85,144. The contract duration is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This procurement process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, employing a limited procurement method, and ensuring the provider met the required criteria without conflicts of interest. The award, confirmed on 28 August 2025, follows a prior intention to award notice dated 4 August 2025, initiating a standstill period until 15 August 2025.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in dermatology. Although this specific contract is a direct award, it highlights the importance of maintaining high service standards and regulatory compliance. Large-scale providers experienced in handling similar NHS contracts would have competitive advantages. Businesses looking to expand their services in the North East and North Cumbria region could benefit from understanding the procurement nuances and forming strategic partnerships with local NHS bodies, positioning themselves for future opportunities under similar procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Dermotology Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dermotology Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS85144. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

### 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 decision makers by midnight on 15/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051840-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,144 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KITSON TELEDERMATOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051840-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 06:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045462-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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