QHM-2025-8193 Minor Skin Surgery Service

The procurement process, led by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, concerns a contract for minor skin surgery services identified as "QHM-2025-8193 Minor Skin Surgery Service," classified under dermatology services. The procurement category is services, and the process utilised a direct award, conforming to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £33,184, covers a period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

It is intended to be delivered at several locations, with the procurement method categorised as limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage, and the contract has been issued to Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in dermatology services, particularly those with the capacity to serve diverse regions, given the contract's wide geographical scope and the nature of this direct award process.

Businesses already embedded in the healthcare sector, especially those that have proven previous satisfactory service under the existing contract, would be optimally positioned to compete. The Provider Selection Regime focuses on ensuring continuity and quality of service by enabling existing providers who meet stringent criteria to compete, promoting business growth in the healthcare industry while maintaining high standards of care. Potential competitors must demonstrate both quality and cost-effectiveness to align with the tender's requirements.