QHM-2025-9440 A85009 Crowhall Medical Centre GP Enhanced Services

This procurement process involves the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation, awarding a contract under the Direct Award Process A. The contract titled "QHM-2025-9440 A85009 Crowhall Medical Centre GP Enhanced Services" falls under the industry category of health services and is intended for the Crowhall Medical Centre. The procurement stage is at Award, with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

The procurement method utilised was a direct award without prior publication, due to the absence of a realistic alternative provider, and covers services such as PSA monitoring, SMI health checks, and diabetes service. The location of service delivery is in the UKC region. This tender presents an opportunity for large healthcare providers to explore possibilities for delivering specialised medical services without entering a competitive bidding process.

The direct award signifies that businesses already offering similar services or with the capacity to expand into additional healthcare provisions are best suited to grasp this contract. Organisations that have established infrastructure for healthcare delivery, especially within the region, are primed to benefit in growing their service scope under such frameworks. However, given the specific nature of the award and the criteria that there are no realistic alternative providers, this opportunity might be best suited for incumbents or those with unique service offerings in the health sector.