Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
QHM
PEMBERTON HOUSE COLIMA AVENUE SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK
Sunderland
SR53XB
UK
E-mail: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://health-family.force.com/s/welcome
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Most Suitable Provider Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside
Reference number: NENC028
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision for Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 22nd January 2026, 11:59:59P.M
Previous Market Engagement related to this NENC016 MSP Process was on behalf of NENC ICB under NENC028 (2025/S 000-044452)
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
South Tyneside
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside
The Service Specification document outline the requirements for delivering Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside.
The contract will be for a period of 3 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 April 2026.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 11:59:59 P.M. on 22nd January 2026.
Further details can found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
22/01/2026
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The intention is to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider process.
The award decision will be made by the NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Conflicts of Interest have been managed and will be managed through this intended MSP Process.
The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 11:59:59 P.M. on Friday 22nd January 2026.
Further details can found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD REVIEW PANEL
Sunderland
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/01/2026