Ridgeway secure inpatient physical health care service

The procurement process initiated by the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has resulted in the award of a contract for the provision of secure inpatient GP physical health care services in Ridgeway. This contracting process, under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), falls within the Health Care Services industry category and was driven by the immediate risks to patient care and safety. The contract, valued at £110,000, covers a term from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and was awarded to Zetland Medical Practice based in Marske-by-the-Sea.

The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, and it followed a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency conditions as stipulated in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health care sector, particularly those that provide GP and secure inpatient services. Given the urgent nature of the contract, it highlights the importance of flexibility and rapid response capacity in this industry.

SMEs and larger health care providers with expertise in delivering urgent and high-quality care services would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract with Zetland Medical Practice signifies a critical opportunity to enhance their service offerings while addressing vital community health needs.