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TenderUpdate

08 Jun 2026 at 14:37

Award

15 May 2026 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of counselling services to the IAPT service in Newcastle and Gateshead. This procurement, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, is classified under the health services category with a legal basis exempt from Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £243,940 annually, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option for a one-year extension subject to funding or need. The procurement method is limited and targets service provision within the UKC region. Interested providers had until midnight on 27th May 2026 to make representations via email to Gill Keane for consideration.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering counselling and mental health support. With an annual contract value of £243,940, it allows successful bidders to secure a stable revenue stream and potentially expand their operational footprint within the North East region of England. Ideal competitors are likely to be established providers already familiar with the local healthcare landscape and capable of meeting the PSR criteria without conflicts of interest. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in delivering essential health services, potentially leading to further opportunities within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Sunderland 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 Talking Therapies - Sunderland 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 27th 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 Sunderland mind.
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS243,940 . 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-069a70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053904-2026
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
£243,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 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

SUNDERLAND MIND

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