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PSR Direct Award C - Coram Voice advocacy

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a direct award contract titled "PSR Direct Award C - Coram Voice advocacy" under the Health services industry category. The contract, valued at £139,251.86, involves the provision of advocacy services to Ferndene and Lotus CNTW. The procurement process was conducted through a limited process, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The standstill period is marked by this publication, with representations by providers required by 12th June 2026. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possible one-year extension, and is located within the UKC region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in advocacy services. The Provider Selection Regime process indicated that the existing service provider, Coram, was satisfactorily meeting the required standards, suggesting that businesses with strong track records in health advocacy services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Securing contracts of this nature can not only enhance business reputation but also provide a stable revenue stream over the contract's duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped with the agility and innovation to meet the specified service quality standards could find growth opportunities through similar procurement pathways.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C - Coram Voice advocacy

Notice Description

Provision of advocacy services to Ferndene and Lotus CNTW

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/051491-2026
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
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
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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