Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of community health services. The awarded contract, valued at £48,515, aims to develop and provide activity coordination for rehabilitation services across Durham and Darlington. This contract includes services at Primrose Lodge, Jubilee House, and support for individuals with complex mental health needs.

The provider for this service is Pioneering Care Partnership, based in Newton Aycliffe, UK. They were awarded the contract after a careful evaluation, with the trust highlighting the importance of continuity in service delivery amidst ongoing delays in planned procurement activities.

Due to urgent circumstances in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime, this contract was awarded without a prior call for competition. The contract will run for a duration of 12 months, crucial for addressing the immediate risks to safety and quality within the care being provided to the patients in the region.

The decision to award the contract involved several key decision-makers, ensuring a transparent process without conflicts of interest.