QHM-2025-8959 Prospect Surgery - Enhanced Services Contract

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract under the Direct Award Process A, specifically for health services related to enhanced services at Prospect Surgery. This procurement falls outside the conventional Procurement Act 2023 and is regulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This tender, categorised under the health services industry, covers the region of UKC, encompassing Sunderland.

The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 1st October 2025, and services are scheduled to begin on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised did not involve a prior publication call for competition, reflecting a limited procurement approach. The value of the contract is oriented towards activity-based service provision.

This tender opportunity offers avenues for existing businesses in the healthcare service sector to engage with the NHS framework, particularly those that specialise in providing enhanced services. While this contract is specific and involves an implied contract continuation with Prospect Surgery, it highlights the importance of possessing a robust capability to deliver specialised health services. Businesses that can demonstrate a capacity to fulfil contracts under direct award processes and align with the NHS's strategic priorities could benefit from similar future opportunities.

The nature of this procurement suggests that healthcare providers already operating in the North East and North Cumbria could leverage such contracts to bolster their service offerings and expand their ties with the NHS.