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
UK
E-mail: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKC23
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
North Tyneside & Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Reference number: NENC044
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/10/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: Vary by Lot/Provider
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
208 126.83
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - North West North Tyneside
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
North West North Tyneside - Oxford Centre Monday to Friday (13-18.00)
Battle Hill Health Centre Saturday (13-18.00) Sunday and Bank Holidays (11-15.00)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/10/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: 26,101.25
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative for urgent need
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Agreed allocated funding
/ 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - North Shields, Whitley Bay and Wallsend
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Shields Health Hub Monday to Saturday (13-18.00)
Battle Hill Health Centre Monday to Saturday (13-18.00) Sunday and Bank Holidays (11-15.00)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/10/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £67,506.58
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative for urgent need
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Agreed allocated funding
/ 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - Cramlington and Seaton Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
The Cramlington HUB, Dudley Lane, Cramlington, NE23 6US
Tuesday - Thursday 17.30-20.00
Saturday - 9-13.00
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/11/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: 15,370.01
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative for urgent need
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Agreed allocated funding
/ 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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - Blyth
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Blyth
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/11/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £18,851.22
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative for urgent need
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Agreed allocated funding
/ 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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - Northumbria Primary Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Multiple locations by service hours: Northumbria Way, Ponteland, Amble, Wellway, Lintonville
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/11/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £48,252.27
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative for urgent need
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Agreed allocated funding
/ 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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - West Northumberland PCN
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC21
Main site or place of performance:
Multiple locations
Bellingham Practice
Branch End Surgery
Burn Brae Medical Group
Corbridge Medical Group
Haltwhistle Medical Group
Humshaugh & Wark Medical Group
Prudhoe Medical Group
Scots Gap Medical Group
The Sele Medical Practice
White Medical Group
Riversdale Surgery
The Adderlane Surgery
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/12/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £32,045.50
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative for urgent need
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Agreed allocated funding
/ 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
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2099/S 001-999999
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: ARI Hubs 25/26 North West North Tyneside
Title: ARI Hub - North West North Tyneside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
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
NORTH TYNESIDE NORTH WEST PCN
tbc
Oxford Centre
Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8LT
UK
NUTS: UKC22
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:
: 26 101.25
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: ARI Hubs 25/26 North Shields, Whitley Bay and Wallsend
Title: ARI Hub - North Shields, Whitley Bay and Wallsend
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
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
TyneHealth Ltd - North Tyneside GP Federation
tbc
10 Hedley Court, Orion Business Park
North Shields
NE29 7ST
UK
NUTS: UKC22
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:
: 67 506.58
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: ARI Hub 25/26- Cramlington and Seaton Valley
Title: ARI Hub - Cramlington and Seaton Valley
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2025
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
Cramlington & District Health Alliance Ltd
15906054
Dudley Lane
Cramlington
NE23 6US
UK
NUTS: UKC21
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:
: 15 370.01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: ARI Hubs 25/26 - Blyth
Title: ARI Hub - Blyth
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2025
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
Railway Medical Group
tbc
Old Station Site Gatacre Street
Blyth
NE24 1HD
UK
NUTS: UKC21
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:
: 18 851.22
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: ARI Hubs 25/26 - Northumbria Primary Care
Title: ARI Hub - Northumbria Primary Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2025
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
Northumbria Primary Care
08985903
Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE27 0QJ
UK
NUTS: UKC21
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:
: 48 252.27
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: ARI Hubs 25/26 - West Northumberland PCN
Title: ARI Hub - West Northumberland PCN
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2025
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
West Northumberland PCN
tbc
Greencroft Avenue
Haltwhistle
NE49 9AP
UK
NUTS: UKC21
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:
: 32 045.50
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.
Approvals:
NENC ICB Executive Committee July 2025
C&P Subcommittee August 2025
Conflicts of Interest were managed throughout this process and no potential/perceived conflicts of interest were raised for review or management.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NENC ICB Independent Review Panel
Sunderland
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/11/2025