QHM-2025-7487 Cestria Health Centre - Community Services Contract

The procurement process for the "Cestria Health Centre - Community Services Contract" involves the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, situated at Pemberton House, Colima Avenue, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland, UKC. This tender falls under the community health services category with a CPV code of 85323000 and covers regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract, valued at £387,621, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from The Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method was limited and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The award has been confirmed using Direct Award Process C, with an announcement made on 28th August 2025, following a prior intention to award notice on 4th August 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for existing community health service providers, especially those already involved with the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The direct award process underscores the suitability for businesses with established competencies in delivering standardised and quality community health services. The contract allows these businesses to strengthen their foothold within the region, extending service delivery within a defined timeframe.

Notably, organisations with a proven track record satisfying similar contracts would find this a strategic growth opportunity, potentially enhancing their market reputation and leading to further collaborations within the health sector.