QHM-2025-8137 Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Enhanced Services Contract

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process involving the direct award of the "Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Enhanced Services Contract" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The procurement, valued minimally at £0.01 due to its activity-based nature, focuses on health services, specifically including the DVT Pathway, Enhanced Community Gynaecology Service, and Primary Care Local Improvement & Integration Scheme (LIAISE). The contract runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, although the services have been delivered on an implied contract.

The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition and is classified as being outside the scope of typical procurement directives, underlining the specialised nature of these healthcare services in the UKC region, centring around Sunderland. This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for established healthcare providers capable of delivering specialised health services. Companies that can offer expertise in community healthcare, gynaecological services, and integrated care schemes would be well-suited for similar future procurements, particularly in the North East and North Cumbria regions.

The direct award procedure suggests a competitive advantage for suppliers who can demonstrate unique capability or address a lack of alternative providers, as was evident with the Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group for this contract. Engaging in such procurements can position businesses favourably within the public health service markets, enhancing their reputation and footprint in the regional healthcare sector.