PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - Kalmer

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Apr 2026 at 15:26

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is engaging in a public procurement process for health services, specifically aiming to appoint providers for counselling services to the Children's and Young People's Services (CYPS) in Newcastle and Gateshead. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, allowing for a direct award without a prior call for competition. This process aligns with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and is currently in the 'tenderUpdate' stage, with the award confirmed on 13th April 2026 and scheduled for implementation from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The initial contract, valued at £178,392 annually, may extend for an additional 12 months contingent on funding and further need within the UKC region.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses that focus on providing counselling and related health services. The award process underscores the trust placed in existing service delivery standards, making it suitable for providers with established credibility and expertise in health service provision. Kalmer Counselling Limited, an SME headquartered in Gateshead, is identified as the contract awardee, setting a precedent for small to medium-sized enterprises to join similar procurement processes in health services. Engaging with the NHS Foundation Trust can enhance business visibility and allow suppliers to contribute meaningfully to public health initiatives, with requirements ensuring the provision of high-quality services in a regulated environment.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - Kalmer

Notice Description

Provision of counselling to the CYPs service in Newcastle and Gateshead

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following PSR direct award C. 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 24th 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 Kalmer Counselling
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS178,392 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.

Procurement Information

Following PSR Direct award C process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06816a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037744-2026
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
£178,392 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 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
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

KALMER COUNSELLING

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