Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
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/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
North Cumbria Disordered Eating Support Service
Reference number: NENC064
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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 a potential future Disordered Eating service for North Cumbria.
This is a market landscape exercise only and is not a guarantee of a future provider selection process and/or contract. PLEASE NOTE: At this time, funding has not been confirmed for services for 01 October 2026 onward and any future service/procurement process is not guaranteed.
The RFI on-line questionnaire should be submitted by no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
The NENC064 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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
80 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD1
Main site or place of performance:
North Cumbria
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 a potential future Disordered Eating service for North Cumbria.
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 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
The objective of the RFI is to:
• Understand Market Capability and Capacity
• Understand potential service delivery models
• Understand market appetite in regards to contract length
• Understand potential financial risks
• Understand potential mobilisation requirements and risks
• Understand potential concerns re: mandatory data sharing
• Understand potential premise arrangements and risks
• Understand any barriers and whole service risk
Service Overview:
The current disordered earing support service in North Cumbria supports recovery from disordered eating by providing interventions designed to develop skills for managing both physical and mental health, focusing on disordered eating recovery, and works closely with the local NHS Foundation Trust eating disorder service and other health professionals;
The service bridges service gaps by collaborating with statutory services to offer step-down and step-up support options for individuals who do not meet criteria for early intervention or specialist eating disorder care;
The service enhances coping strategies and education by improving coping mechanisms and providing psychoeducation for adults experiencing eating distress, equipping them with tools to manage their condition;
The service increases access to talking therapies by expanding availability for individuals who do not meet statutory service criteria, ensuring support is provided.
II.2.14) Additional information
The NENC064 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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The RFI on-line questionnaire should be submitted by no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
The NENC064 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
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/01/2026