QHM-2025-7782 McKenzie Group Practice - Enhanced Services Contract

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract to the McKenzie Group Practice for the provision of enhanced health services, specifically spirometry, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This procurement process follows a Direct Award Process A and falls outside the boundaries of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. The contract, with a start date of 1 April 2025 and an end date of 31 March 2026, will be active in the UKC region.

While the formal contract status is complete, the services have already commenced under an implied contract. The procurement method utilized is limited, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender represents substantial business growth potential for organisations equipped to provide health services, particularly in spirometry.

With the contract awarded based on the absence of realistic alternative providers, the opportunity primarily aligns with established health service providers capable of fulfilling specific health care needs. Although the contract is awarded directly to McKenzie Group Practice, businesses in the health services industry should still find opportunities to engage in similar future bids, expanding through strategic partnerships or as sub-contractors. This project allows participating organisations to leverage their expertise in health service provision to establish a footprint in the North East and North Cumbria regions.