The contract supports delivery of a targeted respiratory improvement programme across identified GP practices within mining communities. Providers will deliver case-finding, assessment and optimisation of patients with respiratory conditions, in line with nationally defined metrics and local programme requirements. The service is time-limited to November reporting requirements and aims to improve early identification, diagnosis, and management of respiratory disease, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced health inequalities. Delivery will be undertaken by selected practices/PCNs already serving the target population, with performance monitored against agreed activity, outcome and reporting measures aligned to NHS England expectations.

This procurement relates to a time-limited respiratory improvement programme delivered by selected GP practices and PCNs serving identified mining communities, focused on case-finding, assessment and optimisation of patients with respiratory conditions in line with NHS England metrics. The contracts have been awarded following Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as the services are delivered by existing providers already embedded within the target population, with no realistic alternative capable of mobilising within required timescales. The lifetime value is based on a fixed programme funding envelope, with payments made to providers linked to agreed activity, delivery and outcome measures, and varying by level of participation. The contracts are time-limited to November 2026, aligned to programme funding and NHS England reporting requirements, ensuring rapid, compliant and proportionate delivery of targeted respiratory care improvements. The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The total lifetime value of the contract is £342,000. Contract Start Date: 01 June 2026 Contract End Date: 01 February 2027 This contract is provided in 15 lots - some of which are direct with GP Practice and some via PCNs There are 13 providers across these 15 lots: Provider 1: Fellview Healthcare, Flatt Walks Health Centre, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven CA28 7QE Provider 2: Lowther Medical Centre, 1 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven CA28 7RG Provider 3: James Street Group Practice, James Street, Workington CA14 2DL Provider 4: Mansion House Surgery, 19-20 Irish St, Whitehaven CA28 7BU Provider 5: Westcroft House Surgery, 66 Main St, Egremont CA22 2DB Provider 6: Distington Surgery, Hinnings Rd, Workington CA14 5UR Provider 7: Maryport Health Services, Allenburgh house, Ewanrigg Rd, Maryport CA15 8EL Provider 8: The Gables Medical Group (Lead Practice), 26 John's Road, Bedlington NE22 7DU Provider 9: South Durham Health Federation, Ashmore Terrace, Wheatley Hill DH6 3NP Provider 10: Sunderland West One PCN, PCN Millfield Medical Group, 63083 Hylton Rd, Millfield SR4 7AF Provider 11: South Tyneside HEalth Collaboration, Stanhope Parade Health Centre, Gordon St, South Shields NE33 4JP Provider 12: Sunderland Central PCN, Happy House Surgery, Happy House, Durham Road, Thorney Close, Sunderland SR3 4BY Provider 13: Sunderland Coalfield PCN, Grangewood Surgery, Chester Rd, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring DH4 4RB