QHM-2025-7318 South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Lifecycle - IAPT

The procurement process undertaken by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board involves the contract titled "QHM-2025-7318 South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Lifecycle - IAPT," classified under the "Psychiatrist or psychologist services" category. This public procurement pertains to services in the healthcare industry, particularly within the Sunderland region. The process is currently in the "Tender Award" stage, following a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is set to commence service delivery on 1st April 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026.

The method deployed is a limited procurement approach without prior competition calls, regulated by the Provider Selection Regime, which is not governed by the general Procurement Act 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for growth primarily for businesses specialised in healthcare consultancy and service provision, especially those with a focus on mental health services such as IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). The contract was awarded to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, indicating a preference for existing providers who consistently meet the stipulated quality and cost criteria.

While the contract does not guarantee a fixed value due to its activity-based nature, it allows businesses adept at delivering high-standard psychological services to sustain and expand their footprint within the public healthcare sector, aligning with the performance expectations and the activity-driven financial model of the contract.