QHM-2025-9831 Discovery Practice - Enhanced Services Contract

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is undertaking a public procurement process for the "QHM-2025-9831 Discovery Practice - Enhanced Services Contract". The procurement is in the Health services category, specifically for Spirometry and DVT services, and is targeted at the United Kingdom, region UKC. The process follows the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023.

This contract is currently in the Award stage and was signed on 1st October 2025. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, although services have been delivered on an implied contract. The value of the contract is noted as £0.01 as it is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed value.

The tender offers business growth opportunities, especially for healthcare service providers with competencies in delivering specialized medical services such as Spirometry and DVT. The procurement method used was limited, meaning no prior call for competition was issued. As such, this opportunity particularly suits large healthcare bodies or organisations with established capabilities in providing enhanced healthcare services and those operating within the specified geographical location.

The Cleveland Health Centre has been identified as the supplier, indicating the preference for providers with a proven track record and the capacity to deliver quality health services without realistic alternatives.