---
title: "PSR Direct Award A - Junior doctors out of hours provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# PSR Direct Award A - Junior doctors out of hours provision

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c0

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of out-of-hours junior doctors at the Lotus Ward, Acklam Road Hospital. The procurement falls under the health services category and utilised a PSR Direct Award A process. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a limited procurement method. Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, based in Darlington, was awarded this contract, valued at £96,310, covering the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process is at the award stage and is situated in the UKC region, focusing on essential service provision for the hospital.

This contract represents a solid opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those equipped to provide medical staffing solutions. The award to a large NHS foundation trust indicates this tender could serve as a model for similar organisations capable of delivering specialised out-of-hours medical care. Such contracts can assist in business expansion, especially for those with capabilities in fulfilling niche healthcare service requirements. Businesses that have a track record in delivering quality healthcare personnel might find the insights from this procurement beneficial for targeting and securing future opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of junior doctors out of hours cover at Lotus Ward, Acklam Road Hospital

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CNTW are awarding this contract to Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust following PSR Direct Award A process. The contract is for out of hours junior doctors provision at Lotus ward. Additional information: CNTW are awarding this contract to Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, registered address: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, Darlington, DL2 2TS. This award is following the PSR Direct Award A process. The contract is for out of hours junior doctors provision at Lotus ward. Contract reference C400719. The lifetime value of the contract is PS96,310 covering the period 1/4/25 - 31/3/27. There were no conflicts of interest expressed.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded following the PSR Direct Award A process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075386-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £96,310 |

## 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 | TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075386-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
- https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk
- https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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