--- title: "NENC010 - Integrated Podiatry Service - South Tyneside and Sunderland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058463" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058463" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058463.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058463.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-08-12" --- # NENC010 - Integrated Podiatry Service - South Tyneside and Sunderland Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058463 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058463) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058463.json) ## Summary The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is in the tender update stage of a procurement process titled "NENC010 - Integrated Podiatry Service - South Tyneside and Sunderland." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically within hospital and related services. The intended location for this service is within South Tyneside and Sunderland, regions UKC22 and UKC23. The procurement process utilises the Most Suitable Provider process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with Expressions of Interest required by 12:00 noon on 26th August 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st February 2026, for a duration of five years and two months, with an option for a 24-month extension. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in podiatry. Successful providers will operate a service that includes patient self-referral, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of foot-related health issues, crucially promoting patient involvement in their treatment plans. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, integrated care, covering various treatment options, will find this procurement well-aligned with their capabilities. It provides potential for long-term growth and partnerships, especially for those familiar with the NHS's procurement processes and digital platforms, such as the Central Digital Platform, which is integral to the PSR process. ## Notice North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of Integrated Podiatry Service - South Tyneside and Sunderland To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 12:00 noon. 26 August 2025 ### 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 a Integrated Podiatry Service for South Tyneside and Sunderland. * The service will operate a single point of access for podiatry needs across South Tyneside & Sunderland. * The service will allow patient self-referral as a means of access. * The service will be delivered by a team of podiatrists and podiatry technicians, delivering high-quality integrated care including diagnosis, assessment and treatment of any deformity or disease of the foot. * The service will provide a wide range of treatment options with the aim of helping patients reach their optimum level of foot health and mobility, relieve pain, maintain/improve foot function, prevent or minimise deformity and reduce the risk of ulceration. This will include inpatient care as required for patients admitted under specialties including Vascular and Diabetology. * The service will promote good foot health, actively encouraging patients and their carers to take part in treatment and therefore retain responsibility for their own foot care wherever possible. This includes implementing a self-care and patient education programme for patients and referrers to ensure that patients access the most appropriate services. The Service Specification documents outline the requirements for delivering this service The contract will be for a period of 5 years and 2 months 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 February 2026. Additional information: The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 12:00 noon. on 26 August 2025. Further details can be found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome contract reference: C380871 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048150-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85110000 - Hospital and related services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048150-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 14:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047346-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family.force.com/s/welcome - https://healthfamily - https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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