County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) are seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide Teleradiology Reporting Services. The Trust operates across two large acute sites and several non-acute sites, serving the population of County Durham and Darlington.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, our vision is to deliver care which is right first time, every time. We are guided by our core values of respect and dignity, compassion, quality care, improving lives, everyone counts and working together for patients.
By placing people and communities at the heart of all that we do, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for both patients and our workforce, ensuring that every individual receives safe, compassionate and joined-up care.
Reporting requirements will include but are not limited to: MRI, CT, Plain Film, Nuclear Medicine, with limited reporting requiring Specialist Radiologists.
The Trust are seeking a supplier who is able to provide reporting services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for Urgent and Emergency Radiology Reporting, as well as provide Elective Reporting. There is no volume commitment as part of this contract and the demand from the Trust may vary overtime dependent on in house reporting capacity. However, the supplier would hold an exclusive contract for the out of hours provision to maintain continuity on the basis that the supplier can meet the turnaround time outlined by the Trust. However, for all other reporting, the Trust will be able to use alternative suppliers if desired. As demand fluctuates, the supplier must be able to adapt to high and low demands for reporting services.
Bidding suppliers will be evaluated in line with the below Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Key Criteria regulated scoring:
1: Quality and Innovation: 20%
2: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 15%
3: Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 15%
4: Value - Price: 40%
5: Social Value: 10%
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTWAC-663472
Sunderland Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to provide. Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) to be delivered for patients of Sunderland.
Contract Start Date: 15 April 2027
Contract End Date: 14 April 2036
The contract term is for an initial period of 7 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care BoardNorth EastWAC-664093
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) provides crisis and urgent mental health services across Teesside through its Crisis Assessment Service, Assessment and Triage teams, Liaison Psychiatry, Street Triage and North and South Intensive Home Treatment Teams.
Teesside Adult Mental Health crisis services would like to welcome bids from organisations to work in collaboration with the Teesside Crisis and Intensive home treatment teams to create a new non-clinical service which provides practical and emotional support for people who identify as being in crisis, but do not always require a clinical intervention. To ensure risk is managed appropriately and any immediate clinical needs are met, the new service will receive referrals from Urgent Care services and will be skilled in engaging individuals who traditionally struggle to access and engage with services.
The service will support adults aged 18 and over covering the four local authority areas across Teesside (Redcar and Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool) and be accessible to the older population.
The Service will provide a flexible and responsive offer to meet the needs and demographics of the local communities. It will contribute to the delivery of the national agenda to promote alternatives to crisis services.
TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTWAC-672239
Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation for the North Area Integrated Care Partnership
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) will be running a tender for management/maintenance of an existing Agilio TeamNet clinical portal, specifically, a service for the clinical support information and pathway implementation for the North Area Integrated Care Partnership.
The Integrated Care Systems (ICS) clinical conditions strategy requires networks and workstreams to support the delivery of high-quality care. Their work will include use of nationally recognised best practice guidance and the tools to enable all parts of the NENC ICB to provide high quality care.
Guidance and pathways need to be collated, reviewed and adopted across the region, with access enabled across the system for all clinicians to enable the right care to be given at the right time in the right place.
The required services will need to be supplied in accordance with the NENC ICB service specification which will be shared at tender stage (a UK4 Notice will be published).
Estimated UK4 Notice/Tender Opportunity Date: 13 November 2026.
Estimated Contract Term: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2029
Estimated Annual Maxium Contract Value: £500,000
Once the UK4 Notice is published, the tender opportunity will be published on the Atamis e-tendering portal. Tender documentation, including the service specification, will be available on the Atamis e-tendering portal.
Please note that all tender communications will be conducted via the Atamis e-tender portal.
It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection.
Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via Phone number +448000988201 and by email at
[email protected]
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 6.00pm
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARDWAC-648982
View 2-notice timelineLatest notice released 8 Dec 2026
NHS & HealthcarePlanning
Business Continuity Testing Exercise - RFI
The NHSBSA is a Special Health Authority and an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care. We provide a range of critical central services to NHS organisations (our 'clients'), NHS contractors, health bodies, patients and the public (our 'customers').
The NHSBSA requires a service to design, deliver, and facilitate an independent business continuity exercise to test incident response in a realistic, catastrophic scenario.
The incident scenario should reflect the complexity and diversity of the NHS sector and be relevant to the threat landscape across the NHS i.e. a ransomware attack or a data integrity breach. It should ideally have a business wide impact, covering a range of the NHSBSA’s services and directorates.
Prior to the design of the business continuity exercise, the Supplier will engage with the NHSBSA and be provided with information and/or documents as required to design an appropriate exercise. Delivery of the exercise should take place over half a day and be followed by a debrief session on the same day. Following this, two reports should be submitted by the Supplier; one high level and the other more detailed. Both reports should include, but not be limited to, key observations, analysis of strengths and weaknesses, and prioritised recommendations.
Further details of the NHSBSA's requirements can be found within the Request for Information (RFI) documents within the supplier documents section of the individual opportunity.
At this stage we are seeking high-level input to enable us to assess the market and to inform any future procurement strategy to ensure compliance with The Procurement Act 2023 and/or the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as the case maybe.
Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C483294). Suppliers can register from Wednesday 21st October 2026 and the RFI documents will be made available on Wednesday 21st October 2026.
The window for clarification questions will close on Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 12:00 noon BST and written RFI responses are requested by no later than Tuesday 3rd November 2025 at 12:00 noon BST.
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) invites all interested economic operators to participate in an RFI. Your organisation’s involvement with our RFI is an invaluable way of us ensuring that, with your input, we have the best support and guidance to inform any subsequent procurement.
Please note that at this stage a route to market has not yet been determined. However, should the outcome of this RFI determine that the best value route to market is via a framework then any subsequent invitation to tender and notices will be restricted to those appointed to the applicable framework and will be governed by the Procurement Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 as stipulated by the framework in question.
Additional Information:
Suppliers should note that this RFI is a market research exercise only and it is not an invitation to tender, an invitation to offer an agreement or a guarantee there will be a future procurement exercise.
If you do not wish to take part in this RFI exercise, it will not affect any current or future business with the NHSBSA.
Participation in this RFI is limited to suppliers that meet the definition of "economic operator" under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. "Economic operator" means any person, or public entity, or group of such persons and entities, including any temporary association of undertakings, that offers the execution of works or a work, the supply of products or the provision of services on the market. Where a participant does not meet this criteria they may be removed from the RFI process.
Disclaimers:
(1) No competitive advantage will be gained by the suppliers engaging with the NHSBSA at this early stage and NHSBSA will ensure equal treatment of all interested parties at all times. We will make the outputs of the day available to those Suppliers who are unable to attend.
(2) NHSBSA does not bind itself, by conducting this RFI exercise, to commence any procurement procedure or award any contract, and will not in any event be responsible for any costs incurred by invitees in attending and/or preparing for the presentation and individual supplier meeting referred to above.
(3) Confidentiality of information which is clearly marked or identified as being confidential and which is reasonably viewed by NHSBSA as confidential will be observed, but NHSBSA does not accept any blanket claims of confidentiality.
Market Engagment Notice for a Laundry and Linen Service
Purpose of Engagement
The Contracting Authority is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential future procurement for the provision of healthcare linen and laundry services.
The purpose of this engagement is to:
• Assess current market capacity and capability.
• Understand available service delivery models.
• Explore opportunities for innovation, resilience and business continuity.
• Understand supplier approaches to sustainability, carbon reduction and reusable textile solutions.
• Consider potential mobilisation requirements and timescales.
• Inform the development of the future procurement strategy, specification and contract requirements.
This engagement is being undertaken in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and does not constitute a call for competition. Participation in the engagement process will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement exercise.
Scope
The Contracting Authority is interested in engaging with suppliers capable of delivering healthcare laundry and linen services, including but not limited to:
• Processing and laundering of healthcare linen.
• Linen rental and managed linen services.
• Reusable theatre and clinical textile solutions.
• Collection and distribution services.
• Emergency and contingency service provision.
• Stock management and inventory control.
• Digital and reporting solutions.
• Sustainable and environmentally responsible service delivery.
Suppliers must be able to demonstrate compliance with relevant healthcare standards and requirements, including arrangements for the processing of healthcare linen.
Engagement Activity
The Contracting Authority intends to undertake one or more of the following:
• Supplier meetings.
• Market engagement questionnaires.
• Requests for information.
• Site visits.
• Supplier presentations.
• Market engagement events.
Participation is voluntary and no supplier will be excluded from any future procurement opportunity on the basis of non-participation.
Indicative Timetable
• Publication of engagement notice:
• Supplier expressions of interest:
• Engagement activities:
• Potential procurement commencement:
The timetable is provided for planning purposes only and may change.
Response Requirements
Interested suppliers should provide:
1. Company details and contact information.
2. Overview of healthcare linen and laundry experience.
3. Details of processing facilities and geographic coverage, including ability to provide a service in the North East of England.
4. Any information the supplier considers relevant to the future service requirement.
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITEDWAC-668816
The NHSBSA invites you to participate in Pre Market Engagement exercise through this Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of a Card IVR Solution to enable the collection of card payments from citizens and which integrates with main telephony system and GBS Card Merchant Worldpay and Gov UK Pay.
The solution will be used for services such as PPC, PECS / DECS (Loss Recovery Services) as well as NHS Student Bursaries / Social Work Student and ad hoc finance needs.
The NHSBSA is seeking information from suppliers that can provide card payment solutions via card IVR channels, including capabilities, service models, implementation approaches, security standards, accessibility features, reporting functionality, and indicative commercial considerations.
Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C443317). The RFI documents are available within the Health Family Portal from 5th October 2026.
The response deadline for the RFI is 12:00pm (GMT) on 2nd November 2026.
Zero-Capex Solar PV & Battery EnergyStorage System (BESS) Energy-as-a-Service Project, Wansbeck General Hospital
The Trust aims to ensure the existing on-site energy centre is used as efficiently and effectively as possible in a manner that reduces energy costs and carbon emissions. The Trust is therefore seeking to install a battery storage and solar PV solution at Wansbeck General Hospital with the following requirements:
- A containerised, modular system fort he Battery Storage capable of relocation and expansion, if required.
- A cost model whereby the Trust makes no capital investment and pays no ongoing servicing/operational costs and the Trust is paid a fixed percentage of the savings or a flat annual fee.
- Integration with the Trust’s HV network and any future renewables.
- Measurement and verification services to demonstrate performance of the installed solution and the associated savings achieved.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustWAC-659777
AI Overlay for the Existing Avaya Elite Telephony Platform
The purpose is to test feasibility, capability, assurance needs, delivery complexity, indicative cost and market appetite for an AI-enabled overlay to the existing telephony environment.
The engagement will also help NEAS identify requirements that should inform a future complete telephony replacement aligned with emerging national standards and design. The evidence may support an options appraisal, business case, pilot proposal or future procurement strategy, but none is guaranteed.
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustWAC-658179
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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this contract.
This Intended Approach Notice is being published in line with Regulation 10 - under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime - PSR) Regulations 2023. (The Most Suitable Provider Process) is being used to commission this service.
This notice will be published for at least 14 calendar days as per the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime 2023.
To express an interest please contact [email protected]
Approximate inital contract value £100,000.
This may increase subject to additional funding and capacity requirements.
Synchronicity Care Limited on behalf of Fresh and Balance are seeking a provider of PR Agency Services. Fresh and Balance is the North East's integrated programme for reducing tobacco and alcohol harm in the region. They are one single joint programme carrying out much of the public and partner facing work under the two separate, well recognised brands of Fresh and Balance.
Fresh and Balance remit is to reduce smoking rates and the harm caused by tobacco and alcohol amongst the local population and key audiences using a multi-strand approach based on best national and international evidence. This includes mass media campaigns, campaigning and advocacy, effective internal communications, and making voices heard on the national stage to politicians and decision makers.
A key element of their work and priority of local funders is the delivery of all year round news and social media reach/engagement to ensure issues and messages in the public eye all year round on the channels that people see, read and hear, providing a highly cost effective return on investment. This also involves working with a range of senior stakeholders for messengers and champions, building support for measures to reduce smoking and harmful drinking, motivating and triggering behaviour change, and engaging and motivating key partners to prioritise these agendas regionally and nationally.
Communications cover three main strands:
• Behaviour change - highlighting the risks and signposting positive behaviour change around quitting smoking, reducing second hand smoke and reducing drinking - via campaigns, socials and two key websites FreshQuit.co.uk and ReduceMyRisk.tv.
• Highlighting the harm - the cost of tobacco and alcohol across the region and nationally to motivate regional stakeholders and the public
• Campaigning for change - a strong policy focus to call for more action nationally on tobacco and alcohol, increasing public and partner support for this. This also includes an increasing focus on building partnerships across the health system, local communities and community and voluntary sector.
Fresh and Balance are looking for a PR agency with the experience, skills and knowledge to develop communications across the increasing range of available media channels to secure content - both traditional and online.
Since we are a joint programme, this will be one contract serving both campaign brands, while still requiring the insight and experience in social marketing approaches to plan campaigns and approaches around both tobacco and alcohol.
The successful agency will be expected to provide PR support to support the programme from 1st April 2027 with the potential for contract extensions and subject to satisfactory performance and reviews and funding.
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTWAC-654303
Occupational Health Services & Employee Assistance Programme
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is seeking market feedback to inform the future design and delivery of an integrated Occupational Health (OH) and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for its workforce. NENC ICB is issuing this prior Information Notice (PIN) as a market engagement exercise Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on the market landscape.
This is a market landscape exercise only and is not a guarantee of a future provider selection process and/or contract.
The RFI on-line questionnaire should be submitted by no later than 23 September 2026 by 5pm .
The NENC084 RFI will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection.
Should you have any queries, or problems registering on the portal, please contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
[email protected] or phone number 0800 0988201
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARDNorth EastWAC-649713
This Notice exercise is being conducted to assess the feasibility of establishing a contract for a Theatre Waste Management Solution
Please register on Atamis Portal
(https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome)
Contract Ref: C467029 to obtain further information and submit the required documents by the revised deadline of 12:00 Noon, 14 Sept 2026
NENC065 - North East and North Cumbria Mental Health Secure Patient Transport Service
NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is undertaking market engagement in relation to the future provision of a Mental Health Secure Patient Transport Service across the North East and North Cumbria Region.
NENC ICB is hosting an information session for providers interested in the future delivery of Mental Health Secure Patient Transport Services across the North East and North Cumbria at 3:00pm on Monday 07 September. The session will provide an overview of a number of potential service delivery models currently being explored and explain how local framework arrangements could potentially be applied to support service delivery across the region.
Following the market engagement session, NENC ICB will issue a Request for Information (RFI) on Tuesday 08 September 2026. The purpose of the RFI is to gather feedback and gain a better understanding of the operational, commercial and contractual considerations associated with the proposed service models, together with alternative approaches, refinements or innovations that providers may wish to suggest.
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARDNorth EastWAC-645649
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a market engagement exercise Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on the market landscape in regards to the Waiting Well Programme.
This is a market landscape exercise only and is not a guarantee of a future provider selection process and/or contract.
The RFI on-line questionnaire should be submitted by no later than 14th August 2026 by 5pm .
The NENC107 RFI will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection.
Should you have any queries, or problems registering on the portal, please contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
[email protected] or phone number 0800 0988201
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARDWAC-634313