QHM-2025-9632 A86040 St Anthonys Health Centre Enhanced Services Contract

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is proceeding with the award process for the "QHM-2025-9632 A86040 St Anthonys Health Centre Enhanced Services Contract," under a Direct Award Process A as specified in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The procurement process, dated 11 October 2025, falls within the health services category (CPV 85100000) and involves care home services, amongst other health-related services like diabetes and ECG reporting. Targeting the UKC region, the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026.

This contract is being awarded through a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, underlined by the rationale that no alternative provider was suitable. The contract was signed on 1 October 2025 with St Anthony's Health Centre, but due to the nature of activity-based services, there is no guaranteed contract value beyond the nominal value of £0.01. This contract presents a continued opportunity for large-scale health service providers, specifically those located in or near the UKC region, to enhance their service offerings, including care homes and specialised health checks.

The opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that can provide comprehensive health services under activity-based contracts, given the particular focus on collaborative and integrated care delivery. As the existing service and provider, St Anthony's Health Centre will remain the primary beneficiary, yet new entrants can observe compliance requirements under the Health Care Services regulations to identify future opportunities in a similar awarding process.