Heart Health Checks

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of "Heart Health Checks" to Heartbeat Primary Care Community Interest Company. This procurement falls under the health services category and covers the York and North Yorkshire region. The contract is crucial for addressing the immediate health risks associated with undetected cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to the necessity for urgent intervention.

The contract was initiated under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime and finalized on 8th October 2025. Funding was secured with a grant that must be spent by 31st March 2026, aligning with the contract's six-month duration to the same deadline. The total value of the contract is £44,000, awarded through a limited procurement method, bypassing a prior call for competition due to extreme unforeseen urgency.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in the health services sector, specifically in preventative healthcare services. SMEs in North Yorkshire with expertise in cardiovascular health screenings could find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The project supports economic activity by addressing health challenges contributing to inactivity.

As the contract is part of the "Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer Programme," it positions the supplier as a pivotal player in a high-impact public health initiative, enhancing their credentials and opening doors for future opportunities in similar health-focused projects.