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title: "Most Suitable Provider Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601fa"
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# Most Suitable Provider Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601fa

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## Summary

The NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is initiating a procurement process labelled under the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) for a Short Breaks Service aimed at adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside. This selective procurement, categorised under health services, follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and excludes the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 22nd January 2026. The contract is valued at £2,500,000 and commences on 1st April 2026, lasting for three years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months, based on satisfactory performance. The submission is required in English and follows a restricted procedure method. Business users interested in this opportunity must respond via written submissions by the specified deadline.

This procurement presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in managing services for individuals with complex needs. Enterprises equipped to handle complex learning disabilities, offer personalised care plans, and adhere to stringent healthcare regulations are well-suited to compete in this tender. Participating businesses can potentially establish a long-term relationship with the NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, thus broadening their portfolio and regional footprint. The opportunity calls for a strategic approach to service provision, ensuring both quality oversight and compliance with the tender requirements.

## 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 for Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 22nd January 2026, 11:59:59P.M Previous Market Engagement related to this NENC016 MSP Process was on behalf of NENC ICB under NENC028 (2025/S 000-044452)

### 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 Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside The Service Specification document outline the requirements for delivering Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside. The contract will be for a period of 3 years 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 April 2026. Additional information: The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 11:59:59 P.M. on 22nd January 2026. Further details can found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001509-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001509-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/welcome
- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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