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Growing Well North Cumbria

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for "Growing Well North Cumbria" has been concluded by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, the buying organisation. This contract pertains to the services industry and involves the delivery of mental health recovery support through a horticultural setting in North Cumbria, specifically at locations in Tebay and Egremont. The contract was awarded directly to Growing Well, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Kendal, under a light-touch regime as per Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement method was direct and without competition due to its below-threshold value, with a total contract value of £100,000. Having commenced on 1st October 2025, the contract will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services and can stimulate growth for companies capable of offering innovative mental health recovery solutions. Businesses that are well-suited for this type of contract would include those with expertise in community-based rehabilitation, particularly those utilising horticultural therapy settings. Building a partnership with organisations such as the NHS can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the public health sector, opening avenues for future collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Title

Growing Well North Cumbria

Notice Description

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Growing Well for the continuation of a mental health recovery support service pilot programme 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. This pilot scheme is to support with the reduction of waiting times for the community mental health team by offering alternative mental health recovery interventions using a horticultural setting for community-based rehabilitation. Services are based at two sites; one in Tebay and one in Egremont. Contract period: (01/10/2025 - 31/03/2026) Total Value: PS100,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e76b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076479-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROWING WELL

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