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/
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
North Tyneside & Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Reference number
NENC044
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/10/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: Vary by Lot/Provider
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £208,126.83
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - North West North Tyneside
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
North West North Tyneside - Oxford Centre Monday to Friday (13-18.00)
Battle Hill Health Centre Saturday (13-18.00) Sunday and Bank Holidays (11-15.00)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/10/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: 26,101.25
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative for urgent need / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Agreed allocated funding / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - North Shields, Whitley Bay and Wallsend
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
Shields Health Hub Monday to Saturday (13-18.00)
Battle Hill Health Centre Monday to Saturday (13-18.00) Sunday and Bank Holidays (11-15.00)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/10/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £67,506.58
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative for urgent need / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Agreed allocated funding / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - Cramlington and Seaton Valley
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Main site or place of performance
The Cramlington HUB, Dudley Lane, Cramlington, NE23 6US
Tuesday - Thursday 17.30-20.00
Saturday - 9-13.00
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/11/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: 15,370.01
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative for urgent need / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Agreed allocated funding / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - Blyth
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Main site or place of performance
Blyth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/11/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £18,851.22
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative for urgent need / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Agreed allocated funding / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - Northumbria Primary Care
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Main site or place of performance
Multiple locations by service hours: Northumbria Way, Ponteland, Amble, Wellway, Lintonville
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/11/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £48,252.27
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative for urgent need / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Agreed allocated funding / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ARI Hub - West Northumberland PCN
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Main site or place of performance
Multiple locations
Bellingham Practice
Branch End Surgery
Burn Brae Medical Group
Corbridge Medical Group
Haltwhistle Medical Group
Humshaugh & Wark Medical Group
Prudhoe Medical Group
Scots Gap Medical Group
The Sele Medical Practice
White Medical Group
Riversdale Surgery
The Adderlane Surgery
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Tyneside and Northumberland Acute Respiratory Infection Hubs Winter 25/26
Contracts has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
Service Period: Varies by Lot. Estimated 01/12/25 - 31/03/2026
Contract Value: £32,045.50
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative for urgent need / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Agreed allocated funding / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2099/S 001-999999
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ARI Hubs 25/26 North West North Tyneside
Lot No
1
Title
ARI Hub - North West North Tyneside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NORTH TYNESIDE NORTH WEST PCN
Oxford Centre
Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Companies House
tbc
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £26,101.25
Total value of the contract/lot: £26,101.25
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ARI Hubs 25/26 North Shields, Whitley Bay and Wallsend
Lot No
2
Title
ARI Hub - North Shields, Whitley Bay and Wallsend
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TyneHealth Ltd - North Tyneside GP Federation
10 Hedley Court, Orion Business Park
North Shields
NE29 7ST
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Companies House
tbc
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £67,506.58
Total value of the contract/lot: £67,506.58
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ARI Hub 25/26- Cramlington and Seaton Valley
Lot No
3
Title
ARI Hub - Cramlington and Seaton Valley
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cramlington & District Health Alliance Ltd
Dudley Lane
Cramlington
NE23 6US
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Companies House
15906054
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £15,370.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,370.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ARI Hubs 25/26 - Blyth
Lot No
4
Title
ARI Hub - Blyth
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Railway Medical Group
Old Station Site Gatacre Street
Blyth
NE24 1HD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Companies House
tbc
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £18,851.22
Total value of the contract/lot: £18,851.22
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ARI Hubs 25/26 - Northumbria Primary Care
Lot No
5
Title
ARI Hub - Northumbria Primary Care
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northumbria Primary Care
Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE27 0QJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Companies House
08985903
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £48,252.27
Total value of the contract/lot: £48,252.27
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ARI Hubs 25/26 - West Northumberland PCN
Lot No
6
Title
ARI Hub - West Northumberland PCN
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Northumberland PCN
Greencroft Avenue
Haltwhistle
NE49 9AP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Companies House
tbc
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £32,045.50
Total value of the contract/lot: £32,045.50
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.
Approvals:
NENC ICB Executive Committee July 2025
C&P Subcommittee August 2025
Conflicts of Interest were managed throughout this process and no potential/perceived conflicts of interest were raised for review or management.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NENC ICB Independent Review Panel
Sunderland
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Following a service specification review and a transition in funding allocation, an Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while future services/procurement compliance is planned.