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title: "Medical Checks for Foster Carers - PSR Most suitable provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066399"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Medical Checks for Foster Carers - PSR Most suitable provider

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066399

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has successfully awarded a contract for providing medical checks for foster carers under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement, identified as NCC1845, falls under the health services industry category and has been executed via the "Most Suitable Provider" process. Located in Northumberland, the contract was awarded to Every Medical Ltd, trading as Fostering Medical, with the initial contract term set for two years starting on 1st May 2026, and an option to extend for an additional year. The contract is valued at approximately £40,000 per year. The procurement was initiated at the planning stage on 5th March 2026 and has since reached the tender update stage as of 2nd June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health service provision, particularly those specialising in medical assessments and healthcare for foster systems. By engaging in such public sector contracts, businesses can enhance their market presence and expand service offerings. Companies with experience in providing health checks, an understanding of regulatory compliance, and adaptability to public sector procurement processes stand to gain the most from this opportunity. The tender's focus on selecting the most suitable provider rather than the lowest bidder could appeal to those with a strong reputation for quality and efficiency in service delivery.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council would like to commission a provider of medical checks for foster carers under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract for this project will be awarded via the Most suitable provider process. This is a Provider Selection Regime intended approach notice. The identity of the award decision maker is Vicky McLeod, Director for Children, Young People and Families. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a provider of medical checks for prospective or current foster carers. This is a Provider Selection Regime intended approach 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 intention is to award this contract using the Most Suitable Provider process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051834-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051834-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 18:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020149-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- http://www.open.org.uk

## Provenance

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