QHM-2025-9778 Stanley Medical Group - Enhanced Services Contract

In October 2025, the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board awarded a contract titled "QHM-2025-9778 Stanley Medical Group - Enhanced Services Contract" under a Direct Award Process A. This procurement falls under the Health Services category, focusing on enhanced community healthcare initiatives such as DVT Pathway, Community Gynaecology, and Intermediate Care Plus Beds within the UKC region. The procurement was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a limited procurement method due to the lack of realistic alternative providers.

Although the contract was set to commence on 1 April 2025, the services started under an implied contract and are scheduled to run until 31 March 2026. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract valued at £0.01 was signed on 1 October 2025. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for large-scale healthcare providers capable of delivering specialised health services under contract conditions that are activity-based with no guaranteed value.

Businesses experienced in delivering innovative healthcare solutions in the North East and North Cumbria region would find this contract beneficial for growth and expansion due to its specific service requirements and exclusion from broader procurement regulations. Organisations with the capacity to meet these requirements and provide high-quality, cost-efficient services could significantly enhance their business profile by engaging with NHS frameworks.