NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process
A Prior Information Notice
by NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 24 Jun 2026
- Delivery
- To 07 Jul 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- 08 Jul 2026 00:00
Related Terms
Location
Sunderland
2 buyers
Description
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award contracts for temporary, short term Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) services in response to winter pressures for NENC ICB Central Regions including: 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 . Providers MUST have suitable premises to provide services from that provide equitable access. No additional funding will be provided including for mobilisation and/or premises. To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 08 July 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Previous Market Engagement related to this notice was published on 21 November 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076019.
Lot Division
| 1 | Durham Dales Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services Annual Value: £47,466.17 |
| 2 | Chester Le Street Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services Annual Value: £28,901.55 |
| 3 | Central Durham Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services Annual Value: £51,159.33 |
| 4 | Derwentside Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services Annual Value: £45,251.11 |
| 5 | South Durham Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services Annual Value: £106,465.83 |
| 6 | Sunderland Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services Annual Value: £140,810.80 |
| 7 | South Tyneside Temporary Additional Capacity ARI Services Annual Value: £73,898.20 |
Renewal Options
Option to extend an additional 24 months (12+12 subject to NENC ICB funding and service review).
CPV Codes
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
Indicators
- Renewals are available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider process. The award decision will be made by the NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Conflicts of Interest have been managed and will be managed through this intended MSP Process. The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 11:59:59 P.M. on 08 July 2026. Further details can found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Reference
- FTS 059444-2026