NENC100 Integrated Podiatry Service in South Tyneside and Sunderland

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services, information and communication technology and audit and accounting sectors, with a focus on Internet, IT support and Due Diligence. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 27.9 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 17, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

NENC ICB (the Relevant Authority) are undertaking a competition to commission an Integrated Podiatry Service in South Tyneside and Sunderland. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 April 2027, 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. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 Noon on Monday 17 August 2026. Additional information Firstly, the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) may apply to this contract. However, Providers are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Secondly, previous publication concerning this procedure publication reference 2021/S 000-025981. NENC ICB is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NENC ICB, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.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 providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 16 July 2026. NENC ICB (the Relevant Authority) are undertaking a competition to commission an Integrated Podiatry Service in South Tyneside and Sunderland. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 April 2027, 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. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 Noon on Monday 17 August 2026. Additional information Firstly, the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) may apply to this contract. However, Providers are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Secondly, previous publication concerning this procedure publication reference 2021/S 000-025981. NENC ICB is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NENC ICB, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.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 providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 16 July 2026. Additional information: NENC ICB (the Relevant Authority) are undertaking a competition to commission an Integrated Podiatry Service in South Tyneside and Sunderland. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an init

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067381-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD has issued 75 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 45 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and Audit, Accounting & Risk. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £27,857,711 - £27,857,711. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067381-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 17, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.