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PSR Most Suitable Provider - Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Feb 2026 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of social prescribing services to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub has been initiated by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the health services industry category and is targeted at the regions within the UKC. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 6th February 2026, with the contract intended to be awarded to Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. This follows a procurement method that is limited and does not require a prior call for competition, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime. The contract is valued at £100,000 per annum and is poised to commence once the current standstill period concludes on 19th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering health services, particularly those specialising in social prescribing and staff wellbeing initiatives. Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's successful bid showcases their proven methodologies in quality service delivery, value for money, and substantial experience, which made them suitable for this contract. Businesses in the healthcare sector, especially those with a focus on innovative care solutions and efficient service delivery, would find such tenders conducive for strategic growth. Successful competitors in this market can leverage from the structured procurement process that seeks to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality outcomes.

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Notice Title

PSR Most Suitable Provider - Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub

Notice Description

Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust intend to award 1 contract to Humber Teaching FT under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime regulations using the Most Suitable Provider process. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider process. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Following market engagement and the publication of a prior information notice we assessed the most suitable providers linking back to the key criteria. The award decision-makers selected Humber Teaching FT following a rigorous evaluation process against the published criteria. The provider demonstrated exceptional capability and alignment with the key requirements, which informed the panel's decision:
* Quality of Service: The provider presented a comprehensive approach with proven methodologies, ensuring high standards of delivery and measurable outcomes.
* Value for Money: Their proposal offered competitive pricing while maintaining quality, representing the most economically advantageous option.
* Experience and Expertise: The provider's track record in delivering similar projects, supported by strong references and case studies, gave the panel confidence in their ability to perform.
Based on these factors, the decision-makers concluded that Humber Teaching FT offered the strongest overall proposal, balancing quality and cost-effectiveness. Their selection reflects the provider's ability to deliver the required outcomes while adding long-term value to the project.
The result was that
we had a clear most suitable provider as per this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period which ends midnight on 19/2/26. Decision makers: gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk; Paul.batey@ntw.nhs.uk; richard.lloyd@cntw.nhs.uk; richard.duggins@cntw.nhs.uk
We can confirm that there are no conflicts of interests with regards to the decision makers. The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS100,000.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Procurement Information

Following the PSR most suitable provider process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064aa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011170-2026
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

85100000 - 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
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks 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
Gillian Keane
Contact Email
gillkeane@sky.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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