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Neurodivergence Support to Staff Wellbeing Hub

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 18:27

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on "Neurodivergence Support to Staff Wellbeing Hub," under the health services category. The process operates in the UKC region, specifically addressing health services for neurodivergent staff within the NHS. Initially commenced to a tender stage in November 2025 with tenders accessible for assessment by 10 December 2025, the process has advanced to an award stage as of 2 February 2026. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to KMR Training and Consultancy via an open procurement method. The contract, though not formally concluded at the time of reporting, is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and doesn't fall under the usual scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses providing health services, especially those with expertise in supporting neurodivergent staff. Firms equipped with clinical and professional experience in delivering training and peer-guided services, particularly within the NHS framework, are well-suited to compete. The requirement for delivering both online and face-to-face training, alongside developing bespoke digital resources for managerial staff, creates a platform for service providers with digital and face-to-face training capabilities. Businesses located or operating in the North East and North Cumbria, already familiar with the NHS operational landscape, occupational health, and staff wellbeing, will find the tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Neurodivergence Support to Staff Wellbeing Hub

Notice Description

Neurodivergence Support to Staff Wellbeing Hub

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20261 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
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
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
TLC North East (England), TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KMR TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY

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