---
title: "PSR Direct Award C Assertive engagement teams Nthld and NTyne"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0501e7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# PSR Direct Award C Assertive engagement teams Nthld and NTyne

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0501e7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PSR Direct Award C Assertive engagement teams Nthld and NTyne" is facilitated by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls within the health services industry category and involves the provision of assertive engagement teams in Northumberland and North Tyneside. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract formally awarded on 11th April 2025. The services are scheduled to be delivered from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an opportunity to extend the contract by two additional years. The annual contract value is £556,605. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of forming assertive engagement teams within the specified geographical location. Since the procurement process encompasses professional healthcare services, companies with expertise in healthcare management and service delivery are well-suited to engage with this contract. The chosen provider, Changing Lives, demonstrates that there is an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to successfully participate and grow by tapping into the needs of public health institutions. The direct award process indicates a competitive advantage for businesses that build strong relationships within the sector and adhere to the stipulated qualification criteria.

## Notice

Provision of assertive engagement teams in Northumberland and North Tyneside

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Tyneside and Northumberland Assertive engagement teams awarded via PSR 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 25/04/2025 via email to: gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk The commitment is for a 2 year contract with an annual value of PS556,605. The Authority reserve the right to extend this contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to funding and / or need. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Options: Can extend by 2 * 12 months

### 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/018916-2025 |
| 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,113,210 |

## 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 | GOSFORTH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGING LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 16:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018916-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014757-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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