How to win: NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process

About this contract

Following market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award contracts for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for locations including Durham, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. 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.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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