--- title: "NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-06-24" --- # NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38.json) ## Summary The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has issued an opportunity for the provision of short-term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services due to winter pressures in several central regions, including Durham Dales, Chester Le Street, Central Durham, Derwentside, South Durham, Sunderland, and South Tyneside. This procurement process, titled "NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process," falls under the miscellaneous health services industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage, and interested providers must submit expressions of interest by 08 July 2026. The process employs a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, which focuses on identifying the most suitable provider to fulfil the requirements across the specified lots. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the healthcare sector that can offer temporary capacity augmentations for ARI services. Companies with suitable premises and the ability to provide equitable access to services in the specified UK regions will find this opportunity advantageous, especially given the scope for potential contract renewals subject to funding and reviews. Small to medium-sized enterprises experienced in healthcare delivery and those equipped to manage the stipulated requirements could enhance their market presence and establish robust connections with NHS procurement processes through this tender. ## Notice North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 1: Durham Dales Lot 2: Chester Le Street Lot 3: Central Durham Lot 4: Derwentside Lot 5: South Durham Lot 6: Sunderland Lot 7: South Tyneside These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 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 Durham Dales Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 1: Durham Dales Annual Value: PS47,466.17 These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. Renewal: Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review). Chester Le Street Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 2: Chester Le Street Annual Value: PS28,901.55 These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. Renewal: Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review). Central Durham Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 3: Central Durham Annual Value: PS51,159.33 These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. Renewal: Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review). Derwentside Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 4: Derwentside Annual Value: PS45,251.11 These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. Renewal: Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review). South Durham Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 5: South Durham Annual Value: PS106,465.83 These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. Renewal: Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review). Sunderland Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 6: Sunderland Annual Value: PS140,810.80 These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. Renewal: Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review). South Tyneside Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: Lot 7: South Tyneside Annual Value: PS73,898.20 These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019. Renewal: Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059444-2026 | | 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 | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLC14 Durham, TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 12:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059444-2026 ## 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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