QHM-2025-8884 Shap Medical Practice- Local Enhanced Service

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract titled "Shap Medical Practice - Local Enhanced Service" under the industry category of health services. The contract pertains to services such as near patient testing, warfarin monitoring, hormonal injection administration, and minor injuries. This procurement follows the Direct Award Process A in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, and thus avoids the standard procurement procedures stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023.

The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and is facilitated through the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board located in Sunderland, UK. It uses a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has been awarded to the existing provider, Shap Medical Practice, with a nominal value of £0.01 due to its activity-based services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for healthcare organisations specialising in service delivery, particularly in near patient testing and drug monitoring. As the procurement method selected is a direct award due to limited alternate providers, businesses with established expertise and existing relationships in the medical services sector stand a strong chance of future collaboration under similar frameworks. Large-scale service providers may find value in positioning themselves for potential subcontracts or partnerships, given the minimal guarantee of contract value in the present offering but a notable potential for extended service provision within the health sector.