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title: "QHM-2025-40136 Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a54d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# QHM-2025-40136 Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a54d

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "QHM-2025-40136 Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide" involves the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation. This contract, which falls under the community health services industry category, is located in the north-east region of the UK. It concerns the provision of services aimed at the prevention of young suicide, with a contract value of £40,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been formalised under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. It has been awarded through a direct award process without a prior call for competition, as the project is classified under specific expedited procurement measures.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in community health services. While the current provider, Papyrus, has been retained to continue the service, it signifies the importance of establishing a strong record in niche healthcare services. Businesses capable of meeting the rigorous criteria under the Provider Selection Regime and demonstrating a consistent ability to fulfil contract requirements might find future opportunities in similar contracts. This contract is especially suitable for experienced organisations with a track record of delivering high-quality health care solutions, emphasising performance quality and cost efficiency.

## Notice

Prevention of Young Suicide. 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 PS40,000. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Prevention of Young Suicide. 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 PS40,000. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 13 October 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/065060-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 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 | £40,000 |

## 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 | PAPYRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 09:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065060-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061042-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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