QHM-2025-9410 The Lakes Medical Practice- Local Enhanced Service

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract titled "The Lakes Medical Practice- Local Enhanced Service" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This procurement falls within the health services industry category, specifically covering areas such as Near Patient Testing (High Risk) Drug Monitoring, Warfarin Monitoring, Hormonal Injection Administration Service, and Minor Injuries. Based in the UKC region, the procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1 October 2025.

The services are slated to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026, although service delivery has already commenced on an implied basis under the terms of an existing arrangement with a contract value of £0.01. This tender represents an opportunity primarily for existing service providers within the health sector, given that it operates under a Direct Award Process without prior competitive tendering. Businesses with expertise in providing specialised medical services and those already familiar with working within the NHS frameworks may find this procurement particularly suitable.

The contract's focus on quality indicates that suppliers demonstrating exceptional competency in specified health services are well-positioned to secure and sustain such contract opportunities, potentially fostering long-term business growth and stability in conjunction with the NHS.