---
title: "Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbb0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Winter Pressures)

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbb0

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is in the award stage of a procurement process for the Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Service, aimed at addressing winter pressures in the UKC21 region, specifically Northumberland. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, separate from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is currently intended to be awarded to Northumberland GP Collaborative Ltd. The publication of the award notice on 15 July 2026 initiates a Standstill Period ending on 28 July 2026. The service is classified under the CPV code 85140000 for miscellaneous health services. The procurement method employed is a selective process through a restricted procedure, emphasizing service quality, value, and collaboration.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity, particularly for SMEs in the healthcare sector capable of providing acute respiratory infection services. The procurement focuses on integrating innovative, high-quality services that reduce health inequalities and improve accessible healthcare delivery. Businesses that can align with the PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria, such as quality standards and social value, are well-positioned to compete. The prospective contract, valued at £660,000, runs for two years with an optional two-year extension, offering potential for sustained business growth and sectoral recognition.

## Notice

Following market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-056419), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for Northumberland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-056419), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for Northumberland. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 05 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-056419. 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. Contract Value: PS660,000 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066635-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £660,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBERLAND GP COLLABORATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066635-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:999999-2099:TEXT:EN:HTML

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