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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf02
Published by:: NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Authority ID:: AA82999
Publication date:: 30 June 2026
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Contract Award Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

The contract supports delivery of a targeted respiratory improvement programme across identified GP practices within mining communities.

Providers will deliver case-finding, assessment and optimisation of patients with respiratory conditions, in line with nationally defined metrics and local programme requirements.

The service is time-limited to November reporting requirements and aims to improve early identification, diagnosis, and management of respiratory disease, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced health inequalities.

Delivery will be undertaken by selected practices/PCNs already serving the target population, with performance monitored against agreed activity, outcome and reporting measures aligned to NHS England expectations.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

QHM

PEMBERTON HOUSE COLIMA AVENUE SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK

Sunderland

SR53XB

E-mail: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net

NUTS: UKC

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

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

Targeted Support Ex-Mining Communities - COPD

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85323000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The contract supports delivery of a targeted respiratory improvement programme across identified GP practices within mining communities.

Providers will deliver case-finding, assessment and optimisation of patients with respiratory conditions, in line with nationally defined metrics and local programme requirements.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 342 000.00 GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This procurement relates to a time-limited respiratory improvement programme delivered by selected GP practices and PCNs serving identified mining communities, focused on case-finding, assessment and optimisation of patients with respiratory conditions in line with NHS England metrics. The contracts have been awarded following Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as the services are delivered by existing providers already embedded within the target population, with no realistic alternative capable of mobilising within required timescales. The lifetime value is based on a fixed programme funding envelope, with payments made to providers linked to agreed activity, delivery and outcome measures, and varying by level of participation. The contracts are time-limited to November 2026, aligned to programme funding and NHS England reporting requirements, ensuring rapid, compliant and proportionate delivery of targeted respiratory care improvements.

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

The total lifetime value of the contract is £342,000.

Contract Start Date: 01 June 2026

Contract End Date: 01 February 2027

This contract is provided in 15 lots - some of which are direct with GP Practice and some via PCNs

There are 13 providers across these 15 lots:

Provider 1:

Fellview Healthcare, Flatt Walks Health Centre, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven CA28 7QE

Provider 2:

Lowther Medical Centre, 1 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven CA28 7RG

Provider 3:

James Street Group Practice, James Street, Workington CA14 2DL

Provider 4:

Mansion House Surgery, 19-20 Irish St, Whitehaven CA28 7BU

Provider 5:

Westcroft House Surgery, 66 Main St, Egremont CA22 2DB

Provider 6:

Distington Surgery, Hinnings Rd, Workington CA14 5UR

Provider 7:

Maryport Health Services, Allenburgh house, Ewanrigg Rd, Maryport CA15 8EL

Provider 8:

The Gables Medical Group (Lead Practice), 26 John's Road, Bedlington NE22 7DU

Provider 9:

South Durham Health Federation, Ashmore Terrace, Wheatley Hill DH6 3NP

Provider 10:

Sunderland West One PCN, PCN Millfield Medical Group, 63083 Hylton Rd, Millfield SR4 7AF

Provider 11:

South Tyneside HEalth Collaboration, Stanhope Parade Health Centre, Gordon St, South Shields NE33 4JP

Provider 12:

Sunderland Central PCN, Happy House Surgery, Happy House, Durham Road, Thorney Close, Sunderland SR3 4BY

Provider 13:

Sunderland Coalfield PCN, Grangewood Surgery, Chester Rd, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring DH4 4RB

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%

Cost criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition

Justification for selected award procedure:

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive

Explanation

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section V: Award of contract

Title: Targeted Support Ex-Mining Communities - COPD

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/06/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Various - See Main Description

TBC

North East

NUTS: UKC

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 342 000.00 GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Regulation 14 has been applied because delaying the award of the contract would be likely to pose a risk to patient or public safety.

Details of individual making decisions: Chief Clinical Officer, NENC ICB.

There were no conflicts of interests identified.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board