QHM-2025-9536 Local Enhanced Services

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed a public procurement process to award the "Local Enhanced Services" contract under Direct Award Process A, as per the Health Care Services regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the health services industry, identified by the CPV code 85100000. The contract pertains to services such as Population Health Management and various health checks, to be delivered in the UKC region.

The procurement method was limited, which means the contract was awarded without a prior call for competition. The contract, signed on 1st October 2025, runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, although services commenced on an implied contract earlier. The authority involved is located at Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland.

This procurement presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services industry, predominantly those experienced in providing local healthcare services and capable of engaging effectively within primary care systems. Riversdale Surgery has been identified as the supplier, indicating that large-scale healthcare providers may be particularly well-suited for such contracts. The process prioritised quality and cost criteria, selecting providers with strong capabilities and no viable alternatives.

This implies opportunities for similarly positioned healthcare providers to engage with public healthcare bodies for specialised health services contracts.