QHM-2025-7642 Horden Group Practice - Enhanced Services Contract

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is awarding a contract titled "QHM-2025-7642 Horden Group Practice - Enhanced Services Contract" in the health services sector. This contract involves the delivery of specific healthcare services such as the DVT Pathway, Enhanced Community Gynaecology Service, Intermediate Care Plus Beds, and the Primary Care Local Improvement & Integration Scheme (LIAISE). The procurement process utilised is a Direct Award Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, explicitly not governed by the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024.

Scheduled to start on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, the contract is location-specific to the UKC region and was signed on 1st October 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award already actively granted to The Horden Group Practice. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver community and specialised healthcare pathways.

Although the procurement follows limited procedures without prior publication of a call for competition, it demonstrates a willingness to explore collaborations with providers who can offer innovative and integrative care solutions. Businesses that have the capability to deliver high-quality healthcare services and have experience managing contracts under similar regulations would be well-suited for such competitive opportunities. While the current contract has been awarded, understanding the process may help in strategising for future tenders within the Health Care Services regulations framework.