QHM-2025-9251 Erimus Practice - Enhanced Services Contract

The procurement process for the QHM-2025-9251 Erimus Practice - Enhanced Services Contract was managed by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This contract falls within the health services industry category, specifically targeting spirometry services. The procurement took place in Sunderland, within the UKC region, under a limited procurement method, which means the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition.

The contract covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and it was signed on 1 October 2025. The procurement decision was made under the Direct Award Process A of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, noting that the standard Procurement Act 2023 regulations do not apply. This tender creates an opportunity for businesses operating in the health services sector, especially those capable of providing enhanced spirometry services.

However, as the procurement was conducted through a direct award process with specific prerequisites, it may not offer open competition for new entrants. Businesses that already have a strong presence or a strategic relationship within the NHS framework, like large scale providers, are better suited for such contracts. While the implied contract values are nominal due to activity-based services, involvement in such contracts can bolster a business's portfolio and enhance its reputation in specialised health service delivery.