QHM-2025-7683 A85614 The Bridges Medical Practice GP Enhanced Services

The procurement process is led by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, focusing on the provision of GP enhanced services titled "The Bridges Medical Practice GP Enhanced Services" under the health services category. The contracting process is classified as a direct award, specifically using Process A as part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. Geographically, the services are intended for the UKC region with the contract award status marked as active.

This procurement operates outside the conventional Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, and thus followed a limited method procedure without publishing a call for competition. Key dates include the contract’s commencement on 1st April 2025 with its anticipated completion on 31st March 2026, ensuring continuity of an existing service. This procurement presents opportunities for businesses experienced in providing specialised health services such as Denosumab, Diabetes Service, and Care Home DES+.

It is specifically suited for large-scale enterprises already engaged in healthcare provisions due to the activity-based nature of the contracts, which do not guarantee a fixed contract value. The awarded contract to The Bridges Medical Practice signifies the necessity of suppliers capable of delivering quality healthcare with no viable alternative providers cited. Businesses capable of adapting to rigorous service provision criteria and having prior engagement in healthcare service delivery will find growth potential in aligning with such integrated care boards through these contracts.