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PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - STSFT

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of counselling services to the Child and Young People's Services (CYPS) in Newcastle and Gateshead, managed by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, titled "PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - STSFT," falls under the health services industry category and is classified as a service procurement. The contracting authority has utilised a limited procurement method, specifically the PSR Direct Award Process C, which does not require prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, has reached the award stage. The initial contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential for a 12-month extension, and it carries an annual value of £473,922. The standstill period ends on 16th April 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth within the health services sector, primarily benefiting larger organisations capable of delivering specialised counselling services. Businesses with proven expertise in health services, particularly those with experience in servicing NHS clients, are well-positioned to compete under these procurement conditions. This direct award process may favour organisations that already have an established relationship with NHS bodies, due to the assessment of pre-existing service quality and delivery standards. As such, the opportunity particularly suits businesses that have the capacity to meet the high standards required by public health services in the UK, ensuring continuity of service delivery to the local community.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - STSFT

Notice Description

Provision of counselling to the CYPs service in Newcastle and Gateshead

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for PSR Direct Award C - Newcastle and Gateshead CYPs services - STSFT. Additional information: his 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 16TH 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 STSFT
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS473,922. 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-067b19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030545-2026
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
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
£473,922 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days 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

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FT

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