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PSR Direct Award C - CYPS Advocacy

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Jun 2026 at 08:23

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process announced by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust pertains to two key contracts within the health services industry. The first is for advocacy services specifically targeting children and young people within inpatient services, awarded directly to Sunderland Mind for a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential for a one-year extension. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice under Direct Award Process C, not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The annual contract value is £69,625.93. The second opportunity involves advocacy services at Ferndene and Lotus within the trust, intended for award to Coram over the same contract period and offering similar terms and financial scale. Notably, the publication of this notice initiated a standstill period allowing representations until midnight on 12th June 2026.

These contract opportunities present significant growth potential for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy and mental health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with established experience and regional presence stand to benefit as the procurement follows a limited process that prioritises continuity and quality of service provided by existing vendors. The direct award method indicates a preference for providers who meet stringent criteria, ensuring they are well-positioned to deliver effective advocacy services. Suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and offer competitive pricing will find this procurement particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - CYPS Advocacy

Notice Description

The provision of advocacy services to the children and young people within inpatient services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for Direct Award C - Coram Voice advocacy. 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 12th June 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 Coram.
The commitment is for a 2 year contract with an annual value of PS69,625.93 . The contract period is 1/4/26 - 31/3/28.
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-06aa8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055507-2026
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
£139,251 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 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
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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

CORAM

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