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title: "PSR Direct Award C - Counselling Services - CYP Newcastle Gateshead (Kalmer)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b57"
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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 (Kalmer)

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b57

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process titled "PSR Direct Award C - Counselling Services - CYP Newcastle Gateshead (Kalmer)" under the Health Care Services regulations. This tender focuses on providing mental health counselling services for children and young people in Newcastle Gateshead, classified as health services under CPV code 85100000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the key award date being 23rd August 2024. Services are intended to be provided from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used is a direct award without prior publication, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total contract value for the awarded period is £404,899.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those with expertise in providing counselling for children and young people. Businesses like Kalmer Counselling Limited, awarded this contract, stand to benefit from the stable funding and the potential for contract extensions. SMEs with a proven track record in similar healthcare services and located within or close to the Newcastle Gateshead region are well-positioned to compete and grow their business through this type of procurement process.

## 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 (Kalmer) 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 PS134,966. 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 process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027062-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| 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 | £404,899 |

## 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 | KALMER COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027062-2024
- 15 Aug 2024 at 18:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026025-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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