QHM-2025-6576 Pinfold Medical Practice - Enhanced Services Contract

The contract titled "QHM-2025-6576 Pinfold Medical Practice - Enhanced Services Contract" falls under the health services industry category and is managed by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The contracting authority is located in Sunderland, UK (Region UKC). The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 1st October 2025.

This contract involves services such as DVT Pathway, Enhanced Community Gynaecology Service, Intermediate Care Plus Beds, and a Primary Care Local Improvement & Integration Scheme (LIAISE). The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically the Direct Award Process A, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. A key aspect is that this procurement is not governed by the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health care service sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised medical and community-based services. Given the emphasis on services such as community gynaecology and intermediate care, health care providers with expertise in multidisciplinary and integrated care pathways stand to benefit considerably. The contract approach favours providers without realistic alternatives, suggesting that businesses with established specialised capabilities and a strong track record in similar service provisions within the health care sector would be well-suited to compete and potentially invest in growth opportunities in this domain.

The nature of the contracting process also highlights a potential for long-term partnership building with the NHS entity involved.