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Paediatric Occupational Therapy Adaptations and Equipment

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

23 Mar 2026 at 21:38

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is seeking to deliver short-term capacity within its Paediatric Occupational Therapy Adaptations and Equipment service. Operating under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, this procurement falls under the category of Health Services, specifically focusing on paediatric occupational therapy needs. The contract value totals £95,000 and will cover the period from 26th February 2025 to 30th June 2027. Newcastle City Council, the buying organisation, is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and operates under the procurement method of direct award, which is limited and conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the formal contract award on 26th February 2025, subsequent to the standstill period where representations were required by 25th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health services sector, particularly those with expertise in paediatric occupational therapy. The procurement process has emphasised quality, innovation, integration, and social value, highlighting the importance for providers to meet stringent service specifications. Businesses well-equipped with the required expertise and quality service delivery in paediatric occupational therapy could substantially benefit from this contract, enhancing their reputation and expanding their clientele within public health services. Firms capable of delivering high-quality services that improve access and reduce healthcare inequalities are particularly suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Paediatric Occupational Therapy Adaptations and Equipment

Notice Description

An interim service delivering short term capacity within the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Adaptations service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an interim service delivering short term capacity within the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Adaptations service. This Contract will be awarded to an existing provider under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The value of the contract will be PS95,000 for 4 months. The service will be provided between 26/02/2025 and 30/06/2027.

Options: Modifications as permissible under PSR

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065458
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICE

Further Information

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