---
title: "QHM-2025-9916 Local Enhanced Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad8f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-10-11"
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# QHM-2025-9916 Local Enhanced Services

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad8f

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract titled "QHM-2025-9916 Local Enhanced Services" under the Direct Award Process A in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This procurement process involves health services, such as Population Health Management and Flu Immunisation, and is categorised under the CPV code 85100000. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially signed on 1st October 2025. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, mainly servicing the UKC region. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, which does not involve prior publication of a call for competition, and is outside the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulations 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing services like primary care and health management. With the contract awarded to Forum Family Practice, businesses of similar capabilities can observe the procurement methods utilised and prepare to engage in future opportunities within the NHS framework. The direct award approach does emphasise the importance of maintaining strong relationships and a robust reputation within the healthcare industry. As the buyer is a body governed by public law, familiarity with such clients and experience in regulated environments will be advantageous for potential suppliers in future tenders.

## Notice

Population Health Management Flu Immunisation (new template to follow for Q3 and Q4 submission) Primary Care System Engagement (contract to follow, including new template for completion) SMI Physical Health Checks Deep Vein Thrombosis Prostate Specific Antigen Primary Care Phlebotomy NTAG Shared Care Services Immune Modifying Drugs Practice Medicine Management

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Population Health Management Flu Immunisation (new template to follow for Q3 and Q4 submission) Primary Care System Engagement (contract to follow, including new template for completion) SMI Physical Health Checks Deep Vein Thrombosis Prostate Specific Antigen Primary Care Phlebotomy NTAG Shared Care Services Immune Modifying Drugs Practice Medicine Management The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The contract value is PS0.01. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract. This is an existing service and existing provider.

### Procurement Information

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064476-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 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 | Not specified |

## 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 | FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064476-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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