---
title: "SGPA_Medicines_Safety_Contract_24_25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0581da"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0581da.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-08-28"
---

# SGPA_Medicines_Safety_Contract_24_25

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0581da

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Sunderland GP Alliance Medicines Safety Contract is being managed by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The contract titled "SGPA_Medicines_Safety_Contract_24_25" falls under the health services industry category, specifically catering to services. Situated in Sunderland, UK, this process is currently in the award stage, with updates as recent as 28 August 2025. The contract has been awarded through a Direct Award Process C, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the formal contract set to start on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. The contract is valued at £113,436, and there were no conflicts of interest identified during the selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with a proven track record in medicines safety and compliance with healthcare regulations. As the procurement was awarded using a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, it underscores the importance of pre-existing relationships and established performance. Businesses that can demonstrate adherence to the five key criteria assessed under the Provider Selection Regime are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This process signifies not only the reliance on existing competence but also the importance of strategic engagement with public sector bodies like the NHS to access growth opportunities.

## Notice

Medicines Safety Contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Medicines Safety Contract 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 PS113436 Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start date is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issues 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 18/08/2025. 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/051846-2025 |
| 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 | £113,436 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051846-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046254-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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