QHM-2025-9082 South Durham Health CiC (Integrated Diabetes and Foot Screening)

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for the "QHM-2025-9082 South Durham Health CiC (Integrated Diabetes and Foot Screening)" service, classified under the medical specialist services category. Located in Sunderland, UK, the procurement is part of the services sector and involves a direct award contract that has already proceeded through the award stage. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 with a total value of £438,032.

This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract awarded without prior publication, marking the culmination of a process that managed potential conflicts of interest effectively. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical specialist services. As it is awarded through direct selection under the Provider Selection Regime, companies that already have experience providing integrated diabetes and foot screening services are particularly well-positioned to meet the contract's requirements.

Large-scale providers like South Durham Health CiC, who have successfully satisfied prior contracts, are especially suited due to their proven track record and ability to fulfil the key criteria set by the NHS board. This scenario highlights the benefits for established healthcare providers to engage in direct procurement processes within the public health sector.