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Delivery of Counselling Provision within North Tyneside Talking Therapies

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for the delivery of counselling provision within North Tyneside Talking Therapies. This contract aims to provide psychological therapies to patients registered with a GP in the locality, focusing on services for anxiety and depression across varying severity levels. The procurement is part of the Health services industry, specifically classified under counselling services, and is located in the North Tyneside region (UKC21). The process follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and the standstill period ends on 7th April 2026, with Sunderland Counselling Services identified as the supplier. The contract's value is £1,933,788, signed on 20th March 2026, and presently holds an active status.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in providing counselling and psychological therapies. The process utilises a limited procurement method, wherein the direct award is based on the capability of the existing provider to meet contractual standards without prior competitive bidding. Businesses that are familiar with the PSR regulations and capable of delivering high-quality counselling services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on providing mental health support in community settings can be advantageous for businesses aiming to expand their healthcare portfolio within the local region. The collaboration with a regional authority like Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers potential partnerships and growth in delivering essential health services.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Counselling Provision within North Tyneside Talking Therapies

Notice Description

Delivery of counselling provision within North Tyneside Talking Therapies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of counselling modalities to patients within the North Tyneside Talking Therapies anxiety and depression service. The service offers psychological therapies for patients registered with a GP in the locality experiencing psychological difficulties across the severity spectrum from mild to severe presentations.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 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 decision makers by midnight on 07/04/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 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 decision makers by midnight on 07/04/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

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 PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 07/04/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.<br/><br/>The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06716b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026280-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,933,788 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
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
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNDERLAND COUNSELLING SERVICES

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