---
title: "PSR Direct Award C - Counselling Services - CYP Newcastle Gateshead (Barnardo's)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048867"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-23"
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# PSR Direct Award C - Counselling Services - CYP Newcastle Gateshead (Barnardo's)

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048867

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has issued a contract award for mental health counselling services for children and young people in Newcastle & Gateshead, awarded to Barnardo's under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. This procurement falls within the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000). The contract, valued at £386,076, was formally awarded on 23 August 2024 and covers the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with a potential for two additional 12-month extensions, subject to funding or need. This tender is in the 'award' stage and was conducted without a prior call for competition due to the specific regulatory framework governing health care services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in mental health support for children and young people. Organisations with expertise in counselling services can leverage this procurement to establish or enhance their presence within the regional healthcare landscape. The contract supports sustainable business growth by providing a secure service delivery period, with the possibility of extensions based on performance and need, making it a viable opportunity for both large and niche health service providers targeting public sector contracts.

## Notice

Mental health counselling services for children and young people.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for:

PSR Direct Award C - Counselling Services - CYP Newcastle Gateshead (Barnardo's) 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 20/08/2024 via email to:
gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk 

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 12 month contract with a value of PS128,692. The Authority reserve the right to extend this contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to funding and / or need.

### Procurement Information

Following PSR Direct Award C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027014-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £386,076 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3XT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 10:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027014-2024
- 7 Aug 2024 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024823-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
- https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk

## Provenance

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