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PSR Direct Award C - CYPS CNE

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Apr 2026 at 16:18

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PSR Direct Award C - CYPS CNE" involves Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, the buying organisation, and relates to the health services industry, particularly the provision of counselling services to CYPS in Newcastle and Gateshead. This contract is awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, focusing on services procurement. The process does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the specific regulations governing health care services. The main contract, valued at £328,778, is set for a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months based on funding and need.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with a focus on counselling and wellbeing services. Companies that are familiar with the healthcare procurement processes, such as the PSR Direct Award, and have experience working with public sector clients, particularly the NHS, would be well-suited to compete. SMEs like Children North East, who have been chosen as suppliers in this tender, can leverage such contracts to expand their service portfolio and establish stronger partnerships within the health sector, contributing to their business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - CYPS CNE

Notice Description

The provision of Counselling services to CYPS Newcastle & Gateshead

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for PSR Direct Award C - Newcastle and Gateshead CYPs services - CNE. 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 6th 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 CNE
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS328,778. 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-06733f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032604-2026
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
SME

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
£328,778 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20263 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
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Contact Email
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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

CHILDREN NORTH EAST

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