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05 Aug 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NENC ICB Integrated Remote Talking Therapies," under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This urgent award contract, valued at £1,000,000, is aimed at increasing remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract signed on 31 July 2026, to commence on 1 October 2026, lasting until 30 September 2027. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication, citing extreme urgency as the rationale. The industry category is miscellaneous health services, with the location specified as the North East and North Cumbria, UKC region.

This contract award presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers with expertise in digital health service delivery and language accessibility, such as British Sign Language and multi-language support. Companies that specialise in technology-enabled health solutions, particularly those who can address waiting list pressures and expand treatment capacity for underserved groups, will find substantial value in this project. The contract serves as a bridge to maintain continuity of services while informing the future scope of related procurement opportunities, providing a platform for innovative providers to demonstrate their capability in offering robust digital health service solutions. Engagement with market participants is planned for late 2026 or early 2027, offering further opportunities for businesses to influence future procurement directions.

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Notice Title

NENC ICB Integrated Remote Talking Therapies

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. This is an urgent award for additional remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board footprint through a digitally enabled service model. The service will support existing NHS Talking Therapies providers by reducing waiting list pressures, increasing treatment capacity, improving access for underserved groups, and supporting delivery of the NHS England recovery plan. An Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while market engagement to help inform future service scoping and procurement is planned. Contract period: 01 October 2026 - 30 September 2027 Contract Value: PS1,000,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. This is an urgent award for additional remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board footprint through a digitally enabled service model. The service will support existing NHS Talking Therapies providers by reducing waiting list pressures, increasing treatment capacity, improving access for underserved groups, and supporting delivery of the NHS England recovery plan. Provision of additional remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board footprint through a digitally enabled service model. The service will support existing NHS Talking Therapies providers by reducing waiting list pressures, increasing treatment capacity, improving access for underserved groups, and supporting delivery of the NHS England recovery plan. The service model offer will deliver access to additional Step 3 treatment capacity, an established digital platform, multi-language provision, British Sign Language capability and the flexibility to support areas experiencing workforce shortages, waiting list pressures and increased demand. It is designed to operate alongside existing Talking Therapies pathways, supporting recovery while minimising disruption to established local services. An Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while market engagement to help inform future service scoping and procurement is planned. Contract period: 01 October 2026 - 30 September 2027 Contract Value: PS1,000,000 The current decision to award a 12-month contract falls under the allowed Urgent Award option of the PSR 2023 regulations and is based on current funding and service requirements and, critically, the rescoping of Talking Therapy services in our region to ensure an equitable service for all patients across the North East. Market Engagement to allow the market to help inform future services and provide feedback is planned for late 2026/early 2027 and future notices will inform the market of all opportunities to take part in engagement. Additional information: This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Market Engagement to allow the market to help inform future services and provide feedback is planned for late 2026/early 2027 and future notices will inform the market of all opportunities to take part in engagement.

Procurement Information

In accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074328-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 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
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DR JULIAN MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

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