QHM-2025-8434 Local Enhanced Services

The procurement process involves NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation, focusing on the provision of Local Enhanced Services in the health services industry category. The services include population health management, flu immunisation, and primary care system engagement, among others, set to be delivered in the UKC region. This contract is part of the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023 and does not adhere to the Procurement Act 2023.

The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. It follows a limited procurement method, as an award procedure without prior publication, due to the lack of realistic alternative providers. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing population health management and primary care services, to establish or expand their presence in the North East and North Cumbria region.

The contract, though activity-based with no guaranteed value, is active and awarded to Union Brae and Norham Practice, highlighting a potential collaboration pathway for large-scale service providers. Engaging with such contracts can lead to sustained business growth by aligning with the public sector's strategic health service initiatives. Businesses with robust capabilities in health service delivery and management, including flu vaccination programmes and primary care services, are well-suited to compete in this domain.