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NENC067 Needs Led Autism Service Newcastle

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

11 Nov 2025 at 10:54

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "NENC067 Needs Led Autism Service Newcastle" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically using Direct Award Process C. This contract, valued at £60,000, focuses on providing miscellaneous health services related to autism for adults in Newcastle. The service period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category and bypasses the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015, having been completed on 11th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services for autistic individuals, particularly those experienced in providing community-based support and care. With a focus on sustaining and improving services within Newcastle, businesses with a track record in health services and who comply with the PSR 2023 criteria would be well-suited for such opportunities. The current supplier, Daisy Chain Project Teeside, exemplifies the type of organisation effectively managing such contracts. Engaging in similar contracts can lead to expanded service portfolios and enhanced local presence for successful contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NENC067 Needs Led Autism Service Newcastle

Notice Description

INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE Needs Led Autism Service Newcastle providing a range of services and support to adults who are or may be autistic. Specific CPV Code 85140000-2

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by an existing provider (previously awarded a contract for 2024/25 through a compliant PSR 2023 process) who are providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS60,000 and the contract is for 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. Needs Led Autism Service Newcastle providing a range of services and support to adults who are or may be autistic.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 10 November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072690-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAISY CHAIN PROJECT TEESIDE

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