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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 06:34

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 06:17

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has awarded a contract for Paediatric Occupational Therapy Support to Special Schools. This procurement, categorised under Health Services, is located in North Tyneside, UK. The award stage of this direct procurement process was completed with the publication of the contract award notice on 15th July 2026. The standstill period is due to end on 24th July 2026, preceding the commencement of the contract on 26th July 2026, lasting until 31st March 2027, with potential extension up to March 2028. The procurement was carried out through the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award, Option C, with the total contract valued at £370,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in paediatric occupational therapy services. The contract, which is awarded to the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrates potential for partnerships with large-scale healthcare providers and sub-central government authorities. Companies with capabilities in delivering comprehensive health services to educational institutions could find this area lucrative, positioning themselves as substantial providers of specialised therapeutic interventions for children in educational settings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Paediatric Occupational Therapy for Special Schools

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council intends to award a contract for Paediatric Occupational Therapy Support to Special Schools via the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award - Option C. Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapy for Special Schools Reference number: OPEN20261511 CPV Code: 85100000-0 Health Services Contract Value: PS370,000

Procurement Information

Procured via the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) - Option C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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