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PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Washington Mind

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

12 May 2026 at 17:37

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust involves a Direct Award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the provision of health services. The contract, valued at £214,253 per annum, is specifically for counselling services in Newcastle and Gateshead, with the service period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This contract, following PSR Direct Award Process C, was awarded to Washington Mind, a service provider based in the UKC region. The standstill period for representations concluded on 11th May 2026, and the contract includes an option for a one-year extension subject to need and funding. This award does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, thus conducted without prior competitive tendering.

This tender provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in health services, specifically those specialising in mental health and counselling. Organisations like Washington Mind, which possess relevant expertise and a proven track record, are well-suited to meet the criteria outlined in such contracts. The procurement method represents a streamlined process focusing on existing service delivery standards and the readiness of providers to continue offering quality services. Companies looking to expand into the public health sector through direct awards should focus on demonstrating robust service capabilities and existing partnerships with NHS organisations.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Washington Mind

Notice Description

The provision of counselling to the IAPT service in Newcastle and Gateshead

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Washington mind. 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 11th May 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 Washington mind.
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS214,253 . 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-068ba2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043671-2026
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
£214,253 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 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
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WASHINGTON MIND

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