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title: "NENC107 - Waiting Well Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# NENC107 - Waiting Well Programme

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db45

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## Summary

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is undertaking a planning stage for the "NENC107 - Waiting Well Programme," a service in the health sector aimed at improving surgical readiness and reducing health inequalities. The contracting process is classified under health services and is relevant to the UKC region, with the main procurement category being services. The procurement initiative is currently in the planning phase with a Request for Information (RFI) which closes on 14th August 2026 at 5 PM. The RFI is conducted via the Atamis portal, and potential suppliers can freely register and submit their responses. Future notices regarding this programme are expected around April 2027. This programme is aligned with the Healthier Lives, Fairer Outcomes Programme and targets individuals on elective surgery waiting lists.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in health and wellbeing interventions and social prescribing services. The focus on improving patient readiness for surgery and addressing health disparities makes it ideal for organisations that can provide integrated care and optimise comorbid conditions. Businesses that can deliver person-centred support and demonstrate an understanding of mental wellbeing, surgical efficiency, and work readiness are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process, potentially paving the way for further contracts or partnerships with NHS entities in the UKC region.

## Notice

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a market engagement exercise Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on the market landscape in regards to the Waiting Well Programme. This is a market landscape exercise only and is not a guarantee of a future provider selection process and/or contract. The RFI on-line questionnaire should be submitted by no later than 14th August 2026 by 5pm . The NENC107 RFI will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.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 you have any queries, or problems registering on the portal, please contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 0988201 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 06.00 pm

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Waiting Well Programme is a health and wellbeing intervention supported by social prescribing services specifically designed for individuals on elective surgery waiting lists. Delivered as part of the Healthier Lives, Fairer Outcomes Programme, it targets preventable postponements and cancellations identified in the national Postponement and Cancellations in Electice Care (PACE) study. By optimizing comorbidities and addressing modifiable risk factors, the programme aims to improve surgical readiness, reduce health inequalities, enhance patients experience and boost surgical efficiency. Additional information: Service Aims To deliver a person-centered, accessible, and integrated support pathway that:- * Optimises key comorbid conditions * Reduces health inequalities * Enhances surgical readiness and postoperative recovery * Supports broader benefits such as improved mental wellbeing and work readiness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073708-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 12:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073708-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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