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title: "Clinical Portals: Management Of GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform Clinical Support Information (CSI) and Pathway Implementation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Clinical Portals: Management Of GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform Clinical Support Information (CSI) and Pathway Implementation

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d05

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Sunderland, has awarded a direct contract for the management of the GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform. This contract focuses on Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation to standardise operating processes across all providers in line with the NHS 10-Year Plan. The procurement process was conducted under urgency provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, with the contract term spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract, valued at £744,000 including VAT, has been awarded to Sunderland GP Alliance Limited. This award stage has been completed, with preparations underway for future competitive procurement contingent on funding confirmation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical portal management and content standardisation services. The engagement in such a project can be especially beneficial for SMEs in the healthcare IT industry aiming to expand their services across multiple NHS providers. Collaborating with the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board can offer valuable industry insights and potential for future competitive processes, benefiting businesses looking to enhance operational models and improve patient outcomes via standardised solutions. Businesses equipped to navigate public sector procurement and deliver urgent project requirements are ideal candidates. Sunderland GP Alliance Limited, recognised as a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such projects.

## Notice

A 12-month Urgent Direct Award for the management of GP TeamNet Clinical Portal Platform Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation. This supports more standardised operating processes and models of care being developed and implemented across all providers to address variation in quality and outcomes for patients in accordance with the NHS 10-Year Plan - Fit for the Future. This 12-month Urgent Direct Award in accordance with Schedule 5 Paragraph 13 (Section 51(3)(a)) of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) will be followed by a PA2023 compliant competitive process (dependent on confirmation of future funding as this is not yet confirmed). A NENC ICB project team has been identified to move forward with market engagement and analysis in support of a future competitive procurement process and to welcome comment and feedback from market providers. Contract Term: 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027 Contract Value: PS744,000 (PS620,000 exclusive of VAT)

### Procurement Information

PA2023 Schedule 5 Urgency 13 Where- (a)the goods, services or works to be supplied under the public contract are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, and (b)as a result the public contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023703-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £620,000 |
| Contracts value | £620,000 |

## 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 | SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023703-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012063-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023703-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012063-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/

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