QHM-2025-9716 Ravenscar Surgery - Enhanced Services Contract

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is concluding the procurement process for the "QHM-2025-9716 Ravenscar Surgery - Enhanced Services Contract" under the Direct Award Process A. This contract pertains to health services, specifically DVT and Spirometry, within the UKC region, encompassing areas like Sunderland and Middlesbrough. The procurement falls outside the purview of the usual Procurement Act and Regulations.

This process has reached the award stage, having a contract duration from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Notably, this is an existing service with an implied contract value of £0.01, although actual service delivery will be activity-based with no guaranteed contract value. Cambridge Medical Group has been awarded this contract due to the lack of alternative providers.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for large health service providers capable of delivering specialised health services like DVT and Spirometry efficiently. Although the procurement method was limited and not publicly competitive, businesses exploring similar future opportunities should maintain readiness for direct award processes conducted by public health bodies. Establishing strong expertise and a reputation in niche health services will be essential for businesses aiming to engage with large-scale health contracts under similar regulatory frameworks.