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24 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for health services, specifically the provision of accommodation and support staff to the Westbridge service. The procurement method used was a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, with no prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract, valued at £748,000 over two years, has been given to Tyne Housing Association Limited. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with the option for a further 12-month extension, contingent on continued funding and need. This contract falls under the health services industry category, serving the UKC region, with the latest procurement data recorded on 24 July 2026.

This procurement offers a significant business opportunity, especially for SMEs involved in providing health services, particularly accommodation and support staff. Although the contract has been directly awarded to an existing provider due to their proven capabilities and service standards, organisations that can demonstrate similar competence and meet regulatory requirements may find similar future opportunities within the healthcare sector or under similar provider selection regimes. Participating in contracts like these could pave the way for service expansion and increased market presence for businesses capable of delivering high-quality health services.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award A - Westbridge service

Notice Description

Provision of accommodation and support staff to the Westbridge service

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSR Direct Award A. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice under Direct Award Process A. 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.
Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has awarded the contract for the provision of accommodation and support staff for the Westbridge service to Tyne Housing Association Limited.

The commitment is for a 2 year contract with an annual value of PS374,000 ex VAT. The contract period is 1/4/26 - 31/3/28.

The Authority reserve the right to extend this contract for a further 12 month period subject to funding and/ or need.
Following assessment against the key criteria under the PSR Direct Award Process A, 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 is no realistic alternative provider capable of delivering the service requirements in accordance with Regulation 7 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
There are no declared conflicts of interest.
Contact details: gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk

Procurement Information

Following PSR Direct Award A process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070324-2026
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
£748,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months 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

TYNE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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