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title: "NENC Deep End Network Research and Evaluation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d04"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# NENC Deep End Network Research and Evaluation Services

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d04

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Newcastle University for providing Research and Evaluation Services as part of the NENC Deep End Network. The project falls under the healthcare services category and is part of the Healthier and Fairer Programme. The procurement process was conducted via direct award without competition, as justified under the Procurement Act 2023. The service period runs from 21st August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the procurement stage now at the Award stage, and the contract is currently active. The total contract value amounts to £119,699, and the services will be delivered in the North East and North Cumbria region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly large research institutions specialising in evaluation services. As the contract aims to create an evidence base to guide future commissioning within the healthcare system, companies excelling in research, analysis, and evaluation could find opportunities to contribute to such initiatives. This type of contract is well-suited for organisations that have the capabilities to manage extensive research activities within the healthcare sector, providing a potential growth platform to build expertise and reputation within public sector services. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for long-term partnerships and additional public sector opportunities for businesses operating in this field.

## Notice

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Newcastle University for the provision of Research and Evaluation services within the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Deep End Network, part of the ICB's Healthier and Fairer Programme, is made in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for non-healthcare services, direct award for below threshold. The objective of the contract is to evaluate the impact of ICB-funded activity within the Deep End Network, generating an evidence base to inform future commissioning across the Network and wider system (including General Practice, Community Services, and Secondary Care). Newcastle University continued ongoing evaluation activity into the 2025/26 financial year. Contract of 12 months (01/04/2026 - 31/03/2026) Total Value: PS119,699

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050947-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,699 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 14:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050947-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050947-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

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