QHM-2025-8399 Caldbeck Surgery- Local Enhanced Services

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for local enhanced services at Caldbeck Surgery under a Direct Award Process. This award is pursuant to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, and it is noteworthy that the directives of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 are not applicable in this case. This procurement falls within the services category and is classified under health services.

The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being signed on 1 October 2025. The service location covers the UKC region, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2025 and expiring on 31 March 2026. Although the contract is valued minimally, the provision of services commenced earlier under an implied contract framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health service delivery, particularly those specialised in near-patient testing, drug monitoring, warfarin monitoring, hormonal injection services, and minor injuries care. Due to its nature as a direct award under specific health care regulations, this opportunity is highly suited for businesses with established expertise and capabilities in these domains, particularly those with existing relationships or demonstrated performance in delivering such services. While competitive bidding is limited, businesses with unique capabilities may find collaborative opportunities in the detailed implementation phases of the contract.

The effective management of this contract is pivotal to ensure continual service delivery and potential future engagements with NHS bodies.