QHM-2025-7458 A85617 Sunniside Surgery GP Enhanced Services

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded the award process for the contracting of GP Enhanced Services at Sunniside Surgery, located in Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, within the UKC region. The contract pertains to the health services industry category under CPV code 85100000 and was awarded using the Direct Award Process A, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations of 2023. This procurement does not come under the purview of the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024.

This specific contracting process reached the award stage on 1st October 2025, with the contract having an active status from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and addresses specific health services such as PSA Monitoring and ECG among others. The direct award provides a competitive advantage for businesses able to deliver specialised health services without the necessity for a competitive tender process, highlighting opportunities especially for pre-existing providers in health care to secure continued or additional service contracts. This method suits larger health care providers already serving large populations in the specified area, who can efficiently manage and deliver a detailed array of services given their established infrastructure, like Sunniside Surgery, ensuring continuity of care within the community.

The specified nature of these services, delivered through a limited procurement method, underscores the importance of robust pre-existing networks and expertise in delivering niche healthcare solutions.