QHM-2025-7220 Brotton Surgery - Enhanced Services Contract

The procurement process involves NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation, which has completed the award stage for the "QHM-2025-7220 Brotton Surgery - Enhanced Services Contract" focusing on health services, particularly spirometry. This contract falls under the industry category of health services with CPV code 85100000 and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC region. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, and is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024.

The contract, with a duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, was awarded on 1st October 2025 to Brotton Surgery. The services under this contract are activity-based with no guaranteed contract value. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health services to explore similar procurement processes, particularly those that can provide specialised services like spirometry.

While the direct award procedure without a call for competition may limit the immediate opportunities for new entrants, it highlights the importance of establishing a strong reputation and credibility in healthcare services for future procurements. Companies that are adaptable and capable of delivering high-quality health services efficiently would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities, specifically within the public health sector governed by bodies like NHS Integrated Care Boards.