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13 Apr 2026 at 15:55

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of health services, specifically counselling services to Hope Haven, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The procurement falls under the services category within the health services industry. This contract, valued at £55,106 annually, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of a further 12 months subject to funding or need. Located at the West End Community Centre, Westminster Road, Morecambe, this process indicates a movement into the procurement stage of award, with final amendments clarified on 26th June 2026. This regime offers a direct award without the usual public call for competition due to the specific nature of the services required.

This procurement opportunity situates itself well for service providers within the health and counselling sectors, offering potential for business growth, particularly for providers of specialised counselling services. Small to medium-sized businesses experienced in community-based service delivery could find entering into such contracts advantageous. The procurement method adopted by the NHS Trust allows for direct engagement with capable service providers, thus streamlining processes and opening up niche service markets, rewarding those businesses with proven capability in supporting community health needs.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - Hope Haven - The Well

Notice Description

Provision of counselling to Hope Haven.

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/060522-2026
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
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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