QHM-2025-8133 South Durham Healthcare CiC (AQP Anticoagulation)

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has undertaken a procurement process titled "QHM-2025-8133 South Durham Healthcare CiC (AQP Anticoagulation)," classified under the industry category of miscellaneous health services (CPV code 85140000). This tender, located in Sunderland within the UKC region, falls under the services procurement category. The procurement process involved the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and was conducted without a prior call for competition due to Direct Award Process C, as permitted by Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract, valued at £96,860, has already been awarded and is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2025, serving until 31 March 2026. This tender opens avenues for organisations experienced in providing anticoagulation services and well-equipped to adhere to the Provider Selection Regime's key criteria. Successful businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of sustaining high service quality and cost efficiency, stand to benefit.

Although the contract has been awarded to an existing provider, South Durham Health CiC, this framework emphasises the demand for quality service provision in the healthcare industry, offering insights for companies aiming to enhance their profile and competitiveness in similar future opportunities. Such contracts are particularly advantageous for established entities already operating in the UKC region.