Gateshead Community Services (QHM-2024-78135)

The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced the formal award of the contract for the Gateshead Community Services project, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, classified under community health services (CPV 85323000), excludes provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and has now been awarded using Direct Award Process C. The contract, valued at £49,896,000, went into effect on 1 October 2024 and will conclude on 30 September 2026.

This procurement process spanned various community locations in Gateshead, falling under the UKC region. For businesses, this tender presents growth opportunities within the community health services sector, particularly for those already providing such services to a high standard. Potential suppliers include large-scale health service providers who have the capacity and expertise to deliver community health solutions.

The procurement method used here, which did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, suggests suitability for well-established entities familiar with the regulatory framework and capable of meeting stringent service requirements efficiently.