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NENC026 Trauma Intervention and Bereavement Counselling Service for children, young people and young adults aged 4 - 25 years and care leavers 25-30 years NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 15:42

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 17:37

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 04:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for the "NENC026 Trauma Intervention and Bereavement Counselling Service" targeting children, young people, and care leavers aged 4 to 30 years. This contract is situated in the North East and North Cumbria region, with the buying organisation based in Sunderland, UK. The procurement process involved an open procedure, categorised under "Guidance and counselling services," and was conducted under a light-touch regime. The contract, awarded to Tyneside and Northumberland Mind, will commence on 1 July 2026 with an initial term of three years, extendable by an additional 24 months, subject to performance. The contract was signed on 25 March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations skilled in providing counselling and mental health support services. The service's focus on trauma intervention and bereavement counselling for a young demographic offers avenues for businesses experienced in mental health and childcare sectors to enhance their service offerings and expand into public contracts. Large-scale organisations, particularly those with prior experience in healthcare or counselling services within the public sector, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procurement method ensures that there is healthy competition, encouraging eligible businesses to innovate and provide high-quality service delivery aligned with the NHS's objectives for social value and community well-being.

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Notice Title

NENC026 Trauma Intervention and Bereavement Counselling Service for children, young people and young adults aged 4 - 25 years and care leavers 25-30 years NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), undertook a procurement to commission Trauma Intervention and Bereavement. The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years commencing on 01 July 2026, with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The publication of this notice marks the conclusion of the Standstill Period following the UK6 Contract award notice on 11 March 2026 This UK7 Contract Details Notice is being published following the completion of the voluntary standstill period and contract award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f343
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£951,876 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£951,876 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYNESIDE AND NORTHUMBERLAND MIND

Further Information

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