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II.1.1) Title
NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process
Reference number: NENC044d
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 1: Durham Dales
Lot 2: Chester Le Street
Lot 3: Central Durham
Lot 4: Derwentside
Lot 5: South Durham
Lot 6: Sunderland
Lot 7: South Tyneside
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Durham Dales Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
Main site or place of performance:
Durham Dales
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 1: Durham Dales
Annual Value: £47,466.17
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Chester Le Street Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
Main site or place of performance:
Chester Le Street
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 2: Chester Le Street
Annual Value: £28,901.55
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Central Durham Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
Main site or place of performance:
Central Durham
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 3: Central Durham
Annual Value: £51,159.33
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Derwentside Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
Main site or place of performance:
Derwentside
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 4: Derwentside
Annual Value: £45,251.11
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
South Durham Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
Main site or place of performance:
South Durham
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 5: South Durham
Annual Value: £106,465.83
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Sunderland Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
Main site or place of performance:
Sunderland
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 6: Sunderland
Annual Value: £140,810.80
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
South Tyneside Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
South Tyneside
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 temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including:
Lot 7: South Tyneside
Annual Value: £73,898.20
These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures .
Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises.
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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 08 July 2026.
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