QHM-2025-8880 St Georges Medical Practice - Enhanced Services Contract

The procurement process for the contract titled "QHM-2025-8880 St Georges Medical Practice - Enhanced Services Contract" has been completed by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the health services industry category and is classified under CPV code 85100000. It pertains to services such as DVT and IUS/Ring Pessary provision.

The procurement process employed was a Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, with no application of the Procurement Act 2023 or Procurement Regulations 2024. 01, began on 1 April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026. However, the services had already commenced on an implied contract basis.

The location for this contract is specified within the UKC region, encompassing areas like Sunderland and County Durham. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing specific treatments such as DVT and IUS/Ring Pessary. Given the nature of the Direct Award Process and the selection criteria, businesses with established expertise and a track record in health service provision in the respective locations would be well-placed to compete.

Furthermore, companies that can demonstrate unique capabilities or the absence of realistic alternatives may find such tenders advantageous. Although the direct award limits the competition, it highlights the market dynamics where specialised skills and location-specific excellence are prized, potentially opening pathways for future contract opportunities in the health sector.