QHM-2025-9929 Confirm and Challenge

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is conducting a public procurement process titled "QHM-2025-9929 Confirm and Challenge" within the miscellaneous health services category. This tender focuses on health services and is managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract has been awarded using a Direct Award Process C, and the publication resulted from a tender update and contract award.

The procurement method applied was limited, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition. With a contract value of £3,611, the services are to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The procurement is localised to the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with a proven track record in meeting high-quality standards within integrated care systems. Given the direct award process, businesses that have previously engaged with NHS bodies or similar entities may find themselves in a competitive position. The criteria focus on an existing provider's continued service assurance, marking it as an ideal opportunity for established firms that already satisfy and exceed standards specified in healthcare service delivery.