---
title: "QHM-2025-8506 MH Lived Experience/Happiness hub service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05811c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-08-28"
---

# QHM-2025-8506 MH Lived Experience/Happiness hub service

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05811c

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has recently awarded a contract titled "QHM-2025-8506 MH Lived Experience/Happiness Hub Service," which falls under the category of miscellaneous health services. The procurement process utilised a direct award procedure without prior publication, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The decision followed an intention to award phase, with representations allowed until 18 August 2025. The contract, valued at £1,381,242, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and will be delivered in the UKC region, specifically Sunderland. The existing provider under this framework is expected to maintain service continuity, meeting the established quality and performance criteria.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in delivering community-focused mental health initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate an extensive understanding of client-centric health models and possess the infrastructure to manage large-scale service implementations would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts under the Provider Selection Regime. The framework favours existing providers with a track record of fulfilling contract requirements, so maintaining high service standards and understanding the tender’s legal specifics are crucial for potential participants aiming for successful bids in this evolving sector.

## Notice

MH Lived Experience/Happiness hub service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MH Lived Experience/Happiness hub service The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS1381242. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. 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 18/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051866-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 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 | £1,381,242 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PIONEERING CARE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051866-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045930-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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