--- title: "Northumberland Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b578" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b578" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b578.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b578.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-06-16" --- # Northumberland Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b578 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b578) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b578.json) ## Summary The NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning and tender stages for a procurement process aiming to address short-term acute respiratory infection services in response to winter pressures in Northumberland. The contract, entitled "Northumberland Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process," falls under the miscellaneous health services category and uses a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure involving negotiation. Interested parties must express their interest by the deadline of 11:59 PM on 30 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026, with an estimated total value of £660,000 over a potential four-year period. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in delivering health services, particularly in managing acute respiratory infections. Ideal candidates will have suitable premises and experience mobilising services swiftly in response to demand spikes, as additional funding for premises or mobilisation will not be provided. The process seeks the Most Suitable Provider, making it an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in innovative, integrated health service delivery to expand their operations in the Northumberland region while contributing to improved healthcare outcomes during periods of high demand. ## Notice North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures in Northumberland (a temporary service). Providers must have suitable premises to provide services from. No additional funding will be provided for mobilisation/premises. Estimate annual value is PS165,000 (Estimated total for notice is based on a 4 year (2+1+1) contract. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 30 June 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. ### 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 term Acute Respiratory Infection service in Northumberland. The Service Specification document outlines the requirements for delivering the service which will be required to be mobilised in a timely manner upon notification by the Relevant Authority in response to seasonal winter pressures. The contract will be for a period of 2 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 September 2026. Estimate annual value is PS165,000 (Estimated total for notice is based on a 4 year (2+1+1) contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056419-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £660,000 | | Lots value | £660,000 | | 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 | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 08:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056419-2026 ## 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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