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/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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 Service
Reference number: NENC064
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
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 contracts for Disordered Eating Support services for North Cumbria which must include a face-to-face service offer from various locations (including Carlisle, Eden, and West Cumbria).
Providers must have suitable premises to provide services from across North Cumbria including Carlisle, Eden, and West Cumbria). No additional funding will be provided for mobilisation/premises, and premises are the responsibility of the contracted provider.
Annual value is £80,000.
(Estimated total for notice is based on a potential two years. The contract will run for an initial term of two years from 01 October 2026 until 30 September 2027, with an option of extending for an additional 12-months subject to future funding allocation and at the discretion of NENC ICB.)
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 17 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-002506.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
160 000.00
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 - mandatory requirement of face-to-face service offer from various locations across North Cumbria including Carlisle, Eden, and West Cumbria. Premises for face-to-face services will be the responsibility of the contracted provider. No additional funding will be provided for securing or maintaining premises.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for Disordered Eating Support services for North Cumbria which must include a face-to-face service offer from various locations (including Carlisle, Eden, and West Cumbria).
Providers must have suitable premises to provide services from across North Cumbria including Carlisle, Eden, and West Cumbria). No additional funding will be provided for mobilisation/premises, and premises are the responsibility of the contracted provider.
Annual value is £80,000.
(Estimated total for notice is based on a potential two years. The contract will run for an initial term of two years from 01 October 2026 until 30 September 2027, with an option of extending for an additional 12-months subject to future funding allocation and at the discretion of NENC ICB.)
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 17 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-002506.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: In accordance with the PSR2023 5 Key Criteria and Service Specific Requirements
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Agreement to the available annual funding envelope
/ Weighting: 100
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
160 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Optional 12-month extension subject to future allocated funding and at the discretion of NENC ICB.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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:
17/07/2026
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
03/08/2026
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NENC ICB Independent Review Panel
Pemberton House
Sunderland
SR5 3XB
UK
E-mail: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/07/2026