QHM-2025-9974 A R McConnell Ltd
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The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to A R McConnell Ltd under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This contract involves providing health services such as food thickening, stocking palliative drugs, and MECATS vouchers. The procurement process has been completed without a prior call for competition, and the contract is active as of 1st October 2025.
The contract, encompassing services in the UKC region, is scheduled to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with services already being delivered on an implied contract basis. The process follows a direct award procurement method and the relevant regulations of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health services sector, specifically those offering innovative solutions in pharmaceuticals and nutritional support.
Large-scale suppliers, similar to A R McConnell Ltd, would be well-suited to fulfill the needs outlined in this tender, given their capacity to deliver specialised health services. Business growth can be achieved by building partnerships with public health bodies, like the NHS, and being able to efficiently meet the demand for essential health interventions and products under the flexible terms of direct awards.
Food Thickening Stocking Palliative Drugs MECATS Voucher
Food ThickeningStocking Palliative DrugsMECATS Voucher The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract. This is an existing service and existing provider.
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