QHM-2025-8034 Durham Dales Health Federation Integrated Diabetes and Diabetic foot screening Services

The procurement process detailed here involves NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located at Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland. The contract titled "Durham Dales Health Federation Integrated Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Screening Services" falls under the medical specialist services industry category. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026.

The procurement method was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the process managed without prior publication of a call for competition, making it a limited procurement exercise. The contract is valued at £280,649 and was awarded to Durham Dales Health Federation. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical services, to engage with public sector buyers like the NHS.

The direct award to an existing provider highlights the preference for continuity and reliability in service delivery, underscoring the importance of established track records and compliance with regulatory frameworks like the PSR. Large-scale healthcare providers with proven expertise in delivering high-quality services in a timely and compliant manner would be well-suited to such contracts, as evidenced by the award criteria focused on quality and cost-effectiveness. Such opportunities not only ensure business growth through sizable contracts but also enable firms to strengthen their relationship with a major healthcare organisation like the NHS.