--- title: "NENC044e North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af70.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-07-20" --- # NENC044e North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Services Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af70.json) ## Summary The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is opening a tender for the commissioning of North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Services, with an initial contract term starting on 01 October 2026. The tender is part of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Healthcare Services Regulations 2023, focusing on miscellaneous health services within the UKD1 region. The tendering process, currently at the tender stage, includes an open procedure with an emphasis on digital communication through the Atamis portal. Key dates include a response submission deadline by 12 NOON on 10 August 2026, and competition documentation availability starting 20 July 2026. The contract carries a potential value of £636,984, inclusive of options to extend beyond the initial two-year term contingent on the performance criteria. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare service industry, particularly those specialising in respiratory care. The contract's structure accommodates an expansion window, making it appealing for businesses positioned to deliver innovative and responsive community healthcare solutions. The opportunity is ideal for businesses that can demonstrate capacity in managing health services that mitigate emergency care pressure and support the NHS by enhancing community health provisions. Additionally, businesses attentive to operational data reporting and willing to align with NHS objectives in tackling health inequalities will find the contract requirements conducive to growth and long-term partnerships. ## Notice NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority) are undertaking a competition to commission North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Services under the NHS Standard Contract 2026/27 (or any subsequent version). This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of two years commencing on 01 October 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Annual Financial Envelope: PS159,246 The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 NOON 10 August 2026. ### Lot Information Copeland NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority) are undertaking a competition to commission North Cumbria Acute Respiratory Infection Services under the NHS Standard Contract 2026/27 (or any subsequent version). This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of two years commencing on 01 October 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Annual Financial Envelope: PS159,246 The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 NOON 10 August 2026. Firstly, it is believed the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) does not apply to this contract. However, Providers are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Secondly, previous publication concerning this procedure publication reference 2026/S 000-053660. NENC ICB is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NENC ICB, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number +448000988201 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 20 July 2026. Options: Annual Contract Value is PS159,246 Contract is for 2 years with an additional TWO individual 12-month optional extensions. Each would be PS159,246 for a potential total of PS636,984. The contract term is for an initial period of two years commencing on 01 October 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Renewal: Annual Contract Value is PS159,246 Contract is for 2 years with an additional TWO individual 12-month optional extensions. Each would be PS159,246 for a potential total of PS636,984. The contract term is for an initial period of two years commencing on 01 October 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Allerdale SERVICE AIMS Support patients with urgent clinical needs by enhancing and providing additional same day access to assessment and specialist advice as needed. Seek to reduce ambulance callouts, A&E attendances and hospital admissions for patients who could be appropriately managed in the community. Reduce the burden of acute respiratory illness on primary care and provide more time for practice teams to support patients where continuity of care is most important. Reduce nosocomial transmission by separating the high expected flow of infectious patients through additional services rather than usual GP waiting rooms and clinics. Seek to provide an accessible and equitable service to support same day access (with consideration given to the location of these services). This approach would support a positive impact on the health outcomes of the Core20PLUS population for tackling health inequalities and provision of inclusive services. Additional information: A critical service model principal is the mandatory completion of operational and clinical outcome data reporting which will offer NENC ICB and the regional population multiple benefits including the ability to demonstrate positive impact on patients. This is mandated information and data requirements will be enforced in any future contracting arrangements and for all future providers. Carlisle SERVICE AIMS Support patients with urgent clinical needs by enhancing and providing additional same day access to assessment and specialist advice as needed. Seek to reduce ambulance callouts, A&E attendances and hospital admissions for patients who could be appropriately managed in the community. Reduce the burden of acute respiratory illness on primary care and provide more time for practice teams to support patients where continuity of care is most important. Reduce nosocomial transmission by separating the high expected flow of infectious patients through additional services rather than usual GP waiting rooms and clinics. Seek to provide an accessible and equitable service to support same day access (with consideration given to the location of these services). This approach would support a positive impact on the health outcomes of the Core20PLUS population for tackling health inequalities and provision of inclusive services. Additional information: A critical service model principal is the mandatory completion of operational and clinical outcome data reporting which will offer NENC ICB and the regional population multiple benefits including the ability to demonstrate positive impact on patients. This is mandated information and data requirements will be enforced in any future contracting arrangements and for all future providers. Eden SERVICE AIMS Support patients with urgent clinical needs by enhancing and providing additional same day access to assessment and specialist advice as needed. Seek to reduce ambulance callouts, A&E attendances and hospital admissions for patients who could be appropriately managed in the community. Reduce the burden of acute respiratory illness on primary care and provide more time for practice teams to support patients where continuity of care is most important. Reduce nosocomial transmission by separating the high expected flow of infectious patients through additional services rather than usual GP waiting rooms and clinics. Seek to provide an accessible and equitable service to support same day access (with consideration given to the location of these services). This approach would support a positive impact on the health outcomes of the Core20PLUS population for tackling health inequalities and provision of inclusive services. Additional information: A critical service model principal is the mandatory completion of operational and clinical outcome data reporting which will offer NENC ICB and the regional population multiple benefits including the ability to demonstrate positive impact on patients. This is mandated information and data requirements will be enforced in any future contracting arrangements and for all future providers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068043-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £636,984 | | Lots value | £636,984 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Planned | | 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 | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2026 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068043-2026 - 8 Jun 2026 at 09:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053660-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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