QHM-2025-9361 Volunteering Matters - Home From Hospital 24/25

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is overseeing a procurement process titled "Volunteering Matters - Home From Hospital 24/25," primarily classified under community health services. The procurement relates to a contract valued at £101,122 for services set to be delivered in Sunderland, part of the UKC region, with a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This Direct Award follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as per Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

As of 28th August 2025, the process is in the tender update stage, confirming that the award process, initially signalled on 4th August 2025, resulted in a contract awarded to the incumbent provider Volunteering Matters. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in community health services by securing their role in healthcare delivery within the region. The award via a direct award process suggests opportunities mainly for existing providers well-versed in these specific services, indicating that businesses with experience in delivering quality and cost-effective health service solutions may find favourable prospects for growth.

Suitable candidates would be those able to meet the specific regulations and criteria set out in the PSR, making this an attractive prospect for established entities in the healthcare sector looking to expand or maintain their service footprint within the public health system.