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29 Jun 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Recovery College Service North Cumbria" was initiated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, a public authority under the central government. The service is focused on delivering a recovery college in North Cumbria, with offerings that include both face-to-face and online sessions aimed at promoting self-management and recovery. The procurement followed a below-threshold three quote process, in accordance with PA2023 Regulations. The contract was awarded to Together We CIC, with a gross contract value of £94,902, commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The project falls within the services category and utilises a special regime known as "lightTouch." Key aspects such as value for money, quality, coverage, and alignment with national principles were considered during the selection process.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the service industry, particularly those specialising in community action programmes or recovery services. Companies with expertise in educational and social services, structured to adhere to national recovery frameworks and capable of delivering both face-to-face and digital services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The partnership with NHS organisations not only enhances a supplier's portfolio but also provides a stable revenue stream aligned with public sector priorities. Large businesses like Together We CIC, which focus on value-driven and comprehensive service delivery, are ideal candidates for such procurement opportunities, offering scalability and significant community impact.

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Notice Title

Recovery College Service North Cumbria

Notice Description

Following a below threshold three quote process in accordance with the PA2023 Regulations and NENC ICB Standing Financial Instructions, this is a contract award for the provision of a recovery college in North Cumbria which offers a curriculum both face to face and online with both groupwork and 1-1 sessions aimed at promoting self-management and recovery. The successful quote offered valued in the form of the lowest cost bid received of three submissions. In addition, the award was also evaluated on the following criteria: * Value for Money (VFM) * Quality * Coverage across North Cumbria * Number of courses/participants * Alignment with national Recovery College principles and evidence base * Governance and deliverability * Overall strategic fit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,902 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOGETHER WE

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