---
title: "Recovery College in North Cumbria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf8f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf8f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-10-20"
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# Recovery College in North Cumbria

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf8f

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the direct award of a contract to Together We, a supplier based in Workington, for the delivery of a Recovery College in North Cumbria. The contract falls under the community health services category and is facilitated through a light-touch procurement regime without competition, as it is below the monetary threshold. The contract period extends from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the awarded contract valued at £43,121.33. This procurement process aligns with Schedule 5 of the UK Procurement Act 2023 for non-healthcare services in the UK, specifically targeting Central Government public authorities.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in community health services, particularly those offering educational programmes and skill-building for personal development. SMEs, like Together We, with expertise in conducting courses and facilitating group activities to empower individuals, would find this contract model advantageous. Businesses operating within the UK, especially those familiar with light-touch procurement processes and capable of delivering high-impact community health services, would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Together We for the Recovery College in North Cumbria and is made in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for non-healthcare services, direct award for below threshold. The College empowers students to develop new perspectives on their conditions, build a broader set of coping skills, and increase their confidence and knowledge. This enables them to overcome challenges and work towards their personal goals, primarily through courses and group activities. Contract period: (01/11/2025 - 31/03/2026) Total Value: PS43,121.33

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066630-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,121 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOGETHER WE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066630-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066630-2025
  20th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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