Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
PEMBERTON HOUSE COLIMA AVENUE SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK
Sunderland
SR53XB
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC23 - Sunderland
NHS Organisation Data Service
QHM
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://health-family.force.com/s/welcome
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Most Suitable Provider Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside
Reference number
NENC028
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision for Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside
To submit an Expression of Interest, a provider must fully complete and submit a response to this opportunity by 22nd January 2026, 11:59:59P.M
Previous Market Engagement related to this NENC016 MSP Process was on behalf of NENC ICB under NENC028 (2025/S 000-044452)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance
South Tyneside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) intends to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside
The Service Specification document outline the requirements for delivering Short Breaks Service for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities in South Tyneside.
The contract will be for a period of 3 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 April 2026.
two.2.14) Additional information
The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 11:59:59 P.M. on 22nd January 2026.
Further details can found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
22 January 2026
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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 Friday 22nd January 2026.
Further details can found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD REVIEW PANEL
Sunderland
Country
United Kingdom