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Waiting Well Programme

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of the public procurement process for the "Waiting Well Programme" contract, classified under Health Services (CPV 85100000). The procurement used a limited method through the PSR Direct Award Process C, which does not require prior publication. The standstill period begins on 14th November 2025 and concludes on 27th November 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £74,872 and covers services to be delivered in Newcastle Upon Tyne for an 8-month duration, from 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health sector, especially those focusing on innovative service delivery and social value. The contract was awarded to Ways to Wellness Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, which succeeded in the evaluation by meeting all pass/fail criteria, including quality, innovation, and service integration. Businesses with a strong emphasis on health system changes aimed at reducing inequalities and enhancing service accessibility are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities that may arise within the Provider Selection Regime framework.

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Notice Title

Waiting Well Programme

Notice Description

Waiting Well Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

To test and produce evidence around new ways of working in health. Its focus is to promote changes in the health system that help those people most affected by health inequalities to better manage their health and wellbeing.

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS74,872 . It is an 8-month contract. Service scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2026.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 14th November 2025 and the standstill expires on 27th November 2025. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e11f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073841-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,872 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Owen O'Reilly
Contact Email
owen.oreilly@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAYS TO WELLNESS

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