QHM-2025-8343 Derwentside Healthcare Ltd- Weekend Support for Vulnerable People

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "Weekend Support for Vulnerable People" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement falls within the community health services category and was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £331,487, runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Although services were initially provided under an implied contract, the formal contract was confirmed post the standstill period effective from 16 July 2025. This initiative takes place in Sunderland, UK, and focuses on enhancing support services for vulnerable populations over weekends.

The streamlined procurement process under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime means that well-established providers, such as Derwentside Healthcare Ltd, who meet stringent assessment criteria, stand to enhance their service portfolios effectively. This contract offers significant growth potential for large-scale providers capable of meeting high-quality and cost-effective service standards in the community healthcare sector, particularly within the UKC region.