QHM-2025-7508 AQP Carpal Tunnel

The procurement process titled "QHM-2025-7508 AQP Carpal Tunnel" was managed by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls under the category of orthopaedic services and took place in Sunderland, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC region. The procurement was conducted using a Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime as specified by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, outside the scope of The Procurement Act 2023.

The contract was awarded on 16th July 2025, with the contract services to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £20,217, has been awarded following an appropriate assessment against the five key criteria ensuring the provider met all identified requirements. This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for organisations that specialise in providing healthcare services, specifically orthopaedic services.

It is suited for established and large-scale healthcare providers that can demonstrate a consistent track record of successfully fulfilling similar contracts, thus passing stringent assessment criteria such as cost and quality. The successful provider, Matrix Health Services UK Ltd, benefits from continuity, leveraging its existing performance to secure this contract, thereby providing a stable opportunity for business continuity and growth in the North East region for the duration of the contractual period. The process exemplifies how qualified suppliers can effectively compete in limited tendering procedures under regulatory frameworks designed for healthcare service provisions.