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PSR Direct Award C - Kooth CYP Newcastle Gateshead

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:55

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process details the "PSR Direct Award C - Kooth CYP Newcastle Gateshead" tender, conducted by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement focuses on providing online counselling services to children and young people (CYP) within the Newcastle and Gateshead regions, classified under the health services category. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension based on funding and need. Initiated under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using a direct award process without prior publication, it is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intent to award was publicised on 20th March 2026, marking a standstill period until midnight on 2nd April 2026 for representations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in digital counselling platforms tailored for young audiences. As the process was a direct award under specific healthcare regulations, businesses capable of demonstrating high standards and compliance in service provision may find similar opportunities appealing. The awarded contract, valued annually at £139,571, represents a stable revenue stream with an option for extension, providing a year-on-year growth potential. Companies like Kooth PLC, the identified supplier, are well-suited for such engagements, requiring a robust understanding of the regional healthcare landscape and the ability to collaborate closely with NHS trusts.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - Kooth CYP Newcastle Gateshead

Notice Description

On line Counselling services provided to the CYP of Newcastle and Gateshead as part of the Getting Help partnership

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for PSR Direct Award C - Newcastle and Gateshead CYPs services - Kooth. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 2nd April 2026 via email to:
gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk
Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is looking to award the below contract to Kooth
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS139,571. The contract period is 1/4/26 - 31/3/27.
The Authority reserve the right to extend this contract for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to funding and / or need.
As per the PSR direct award process C through assessment of key criteria the authority is satisfied that the existing provider is delivering the services to a sufficient standard and will continue to do so in this intended future award. No conflicts of interest.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Options: The commitment is for a 1 year contract with the option to extend by 1 * 12 months.

Procurement Information

Following PSR Direct Award C process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067034
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033448-2026
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
£139,571 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 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
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOOTH

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