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Recovery College in North Cumbria

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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20 Oct 2025 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the direct award of a contract to Together We, a supplier based in Workington, for the delivery of a Recovery College in North Cumbria. The contract falls under the community health services category and is facilitated through a light-touch procurement regime without competition, as it is below the monetary threshold. The contract period extends from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the awarded contract valued at £43,121.33. This procurement process aligns with Schedule 5 of the UK Procurement Act 2023 for non-healthcare services in the UK, specifically targeting Central Government public authorities.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in community health services, particularly those offering educational programmes and skill-building for personal development. SMEs, like Together We, with expertise in conducting courses and facilitating group activities to empower individuals, would find this contract model advantageous. Businesses operating within the UK, especially those familiar with light-touch procurement processes and capable of delivering high-impact community health services, would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recovery College in North Cumbria

Notice Description

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Together We for the Recovery College in North Cumbria and is made in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for non-healthcare services, direct award for below threshold. The College empowers students to develop new perspectives on their conditions, build a broader set of coping skills, and increase their confidence and knowledge. This enables them to overcome challenges and work towards their personal goals, primarily through courses and group activities. Contract period: (01/11/2025 - 31/03/2026) Total Value: PS43,121.33

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066630-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,121 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOGETHER WE

Further Information

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