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20 Jul 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration involves the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with a focus on the provision of podiatry services at the SGP and Northgate sites. This falls under the health services industry category and is located within the UKC region. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, having commenced on 20 July 2026. The contract is structured as a one-year commitment beginning from 1 April 2026, with potential extensions for up to three additional years contingent upon funding or demand. The contract is to be awarded to the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, with the standstill period concluding by midnight on 31 July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those capable of providing podiatry care to inpatients. Although the procurement was conducted through a limited process without prior publication, other businesses in similar sectors can study the procurement methods used, such as the Provider Selection Regime under Direct Award Process C, to better understand how they might engage in future opportunities. This procurement is best suited for organisations with experience in delivering high-standard healthcare services and those familiar with the specific regulations of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

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Notice Title

Podiatry service provision - SGP and Northgate

Notice Description

Provision of podiatry to inpatient services on the SGP and Northgate sites of CNTW.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for Direct Award C process. 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 31st July 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 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS30,629 ex VAT. The contract period is 1/4/26 - 31/3/27.
The Authority reserve the right to extend this contract for a further 3 x 12 month periods subject to funding and / or need.
Following assessment against the key criteria under the PSR Direct Award Process C, the Authority is satisfied that the existing provider is delivering the services to the required standard and is capable of continuing to do so for the duration of the proposed contract award.
There are no declared 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 3 * 12 months.

Procurement Information

Following PSR Direct award C process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068100-2026
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
£30,629 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 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
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

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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