NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process

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NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Highlights

Award value
Winning supplier
Durham Dales Health Federation, Chester le Street Health Limited, Central Durham GP Providers, Derwentside Healthcare Ltd, South Durham GP CIC Federation, Sunderland GP Alliance, South Tyneside West PCN
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Published
10 Aug 2026
Deadline
Value
Location
UKC14
Source
Find a Tender
Source notice ID
075852-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc38
CPV codes
85140000
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Description

Following market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award contracts for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for locations including Durham, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.

Lot 1: Durham Dales

Lot 2: Chester Le Street

Lot 3: Central Durham

Lot 4: Derwentside

Lot 5: South Durham

Lot 6: Sunderland

Lot 7: South Tyneside

These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures.

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Lots (7)

LotTitleValue
1Durham DalesFollowing market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central region. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 25 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059733 The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract Value: £47,466.17 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
2Chester Le StreetFollowing market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central region. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 25 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059733 The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract Value: £28,901.55 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
3Central DurhamFollowing market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central region. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 25 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059733 The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract Value: £51,159.33 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
4DerwentsideFollowing market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central region. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 25 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059733 The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract Value: £45,251.11 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
5South DurhamFollowing market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central region. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 25 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059733 The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract Value: £106,465.83 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
6SunderlandFollowing market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central region. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 25 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059733 The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract Value: £141,443 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
7South TynesideFollowing market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award a contract for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central region. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 10 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072431. Previous Expressions of Interest notice related to this notice was published on 25 June 2026. Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059733 The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract Value: £73,266.01 No EOI's were received and in accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance, NENC ICB considered whether the identified most suitable provider would be suitable given the key criteria as weighted. This is an existing service that is now being procured through a PSR 2023 Most Suitable Provider process. Following market engagement, market analysis and the MSP assessment against the 5 Key Criteria the identified most suitable provider was confirmed as suitable. PSR 2023 5 Key Criteria Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Service Specific Requirements / Weighting: 33.87 Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 30.00 Quality criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 8.71 Quality criterion - Name: Integration and Collaboration / Weighting: 14.52 Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 2.90 Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Awarded contracts (7)

TitleSupplierValueAwarded
Durham Dales Health FederationDurham Dales Health Federation
Chester le Street FederationChester le Street Health Limited
Central Durham GP Providers ltdCentral Durham GP Providers
DerwentsideDerwentside Healthcare Ltd
South DurhamSouth Durham GP CIC Federation
SunderlandSunderland GP Alliance
South Tyneside Health CollaborationSouth Tyneside West PCN
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