---
title: "Growing Well North Cumbria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e76b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# Growing Well North Cumbria

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e76b

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## Summary

The tender process for "Growing Well North Cumbria" has been concluded by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, the buying organisation. This contract pertains to the services industry and involves the delivery of mental health recovery support through a horticultural setting in North Cumbria, specifically at locations in Tebay and Egremont. The contract was awarded directly to Growing Well, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Kendal, under a light-touch regime as per Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement method was direct and without competition due to its below-threshold value, with a total contract value of £100,000. Having commenced on 1st October 2025, the contract will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services and can stimulate growth for companies capable of offering innovative mental health recovery solutions. Businesses that are well-suited for this type of contract would include those with expertise in community-based rehabilitation, particularly those utilising horticultural therapy settings. Building a partnership with organisations such as the NHS can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the public health sector, opening avenues for future collaborations and contracts.

## Notice

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Growing Well for the continuation of a mental health recovery support service pilot programme 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. This pilot scheme is to support with the reduction of waiting times for the community mental health team by offering alternative mental health recovery interventions using a horticultural setting for community-based rehabilitation. Services are based at two sites; one in Tebay and one in Egremont. Contract period: (01/10/2025 - 31/03/2026) Total Value: PS100,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076479-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | GROWING WELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076479-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076479-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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