Award

Counselling Services

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust involved the direct award of a contract for "Counselling Services," focusing on patient counselling as part of miscellaneous health services. This procurement falls under the category of health services and targets the regional area of Gateshead, UK. The process, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was executed without a prior call for competition, allowing for a streamlined, limited procurement method. The contract, valued at approximately £14,900, was awarded to Fighting All Cancers Together, with services scheduled from October 21, 2025, to October 20, 2026. This award was finalised on October 21, 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for organizations operating in the healthcare and counselling sectors, particularly those capable of delivering specialist patient support services. With the award made under a direct selection regime due to the lack of alternative providers, businesses with unique service offerings or niche expertise in patient care are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. It highlights the importance for businesses to position themselves as indispensable partners for specialised health service delivery, especially within regional health authority networks like that of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Counselling Services

Notice Description

Patient Counselling Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: Patient Counselling Services Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS14,900 Services to be provided between 21. 10.25 - 20.10.26

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: Claire Pounder, Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse. Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: The Authority intends to directly award a contract to Fighting All Cancers Together under the Direct Award Process A of the Provider Selection Regime. The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e21c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074239-2025
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
Large

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
£14,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 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
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lynne Symington
Contact Email
ghnt.psr@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1914452801

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIGHTING ALL CANCERS TOGETHER

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