Sunderland Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)
The contract covers the provision of an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for patients in Sunderland, commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, an NHS organisation responsible for planning and commissioning healthcare services across the North East and North Cumbria. The provider will deliver primary medical services and associated patient care in accordance with the APMS service requirements for the Sunderland population. The estimated contract value is £10,793,077, with services scheduled to run from 15 April 2027 to 14 April 2036. This comprises an initial seven-year term with an option for the Relevant Authority to extend the contract by a further two years, subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Delivery is required in Sunderland within the UKC region. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to provide APMS primary medical services under the commissioning and contractual requirements of the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Buyer: NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £10.8m
- Bids close: 11 Nov 2026
- Location: North East (England)
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Health services (85100000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 11 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £10.8m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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