---
title: "Special Allocation Scheme Allerdale and Copeland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059130"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Special Allocation Scheme Allerdale and Copeland

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059130

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recently completed the awarding stage of a contract for the Special Allocation Scheme services in Allerdale and Copeland. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract was awarded using the Direct Award Process C. This practical approach circumvented the need for a call for competition under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Officially awarded on 16 September 2025, the service will commence on 1 October 2025 and is set to run until 30 September 2027, with a total contract value of £178,236. The primary category is medical practice and related services, making it relevant to businesses involved in healthcare services. The location of service delivery is specified as Allerdale and Copeland, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in medical practice and healthcare services. The contract was awarded to FCMS (NW) Ltd. t/a Compas, an existing service provider, indicating the potential for ongoing or similar future procurements in the region. Businesses with expertise in medical practice, healthcare management, and related services are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The ICB's use of a limited procurement method highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships within established networks, ensuring that providers can effectively align with key criteria and respond promptly to tender opportunities.

## Notice

Special Allocation scheme services for patients in Allerdale and Copeland. Specific CPV Code 85120000-6.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intent to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued/existing Special Allocation scheme services for patients in Allerdale and Copeland to the existing provider. The lifetime value of the contract is PS178,236 (2 years at PS89,118 per annum). Services to be provided 01 October 2025 - 30 September 2027.

### 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 11:59:59 PM 12 September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. As part of the DAP C process, the PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria were considered and evidence was gathered to confirm the existing provider and existing service align with the criteria and will continue to provide a satisfactory contract/service for the SAS patients of Allerdale and Copeland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056993-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 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 | £178,236 |

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCMS (NW) LTD. T/A COMPAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056993-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052755-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk
- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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