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title: "PSR Most Suitable Provider - Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# PSR Most Suitable Provider - Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064aa4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of social prescribing services to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub has been initiated by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the health services industry category and is targeted at the regions within the UKC. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 6th February 2026, with the contract intended to be awarded to Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. This follows a procurement method that is limited and does not require a prior call for competition, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime. The contract is valued at £100,000 per annum and is poised to commence once the current standstill period concludes on 19th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering health services, particularly those specialising in social prescribing and staff wellbeing initiatives. Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's successful bid showcases their proven methodologies in quality service delivery, value for money, and substantial experience, which made them suitable for this contract. Businesses in the healthcare sector, especially those with a focus on innovative care solutions and efficient service delivery, would find such tenders conducive for strategic growth. Successful competitors in this market can leverage from the structured procurement process that seeks to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality outcomes.

## Notice

Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust intend to award 1 contract to Humber Teaching FT under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime regulations using the Most Suitable Provider process. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider process. 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. Following market engagement and the publication of a prior information notice we assessed the most suitable providers linking back to the key criteria. The award decision-makers selected Humber Teaching FT following a rigorous evaluation process against the published criteria. The provider demonstrated exceptional capability and alignment with the key requirements, which informed the panel's decision:
* Quality of Service: The provider presented a comprehensive approach with proven methodologies, ensuring high standards of delivery and measurable outcomes.
* Value for Money: Their proposal offered competitive pricing while maintaining quality, representing the most economically advantageous option.
* Experience and Expertise: The provider's track record in delivering similar projects, supported by strong references and case studies, gave the panel confidence in their ability to perform.
Based on these factors, the decision-makers concluded that Humber Teaching FT offered the strongest overall proposal, balancing quality and cost-effectiveness. Their selection reflects the provider's ability to deliver the required outcomes while adding long-term value to the project.
The result was that
we had a clear most suitable provider as per this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period which ends midnight on 19/2/26. Decision makers: gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk; Paul.batey@ntw.nhs.uk; richard.lloyd@cntw.nhs.uk; richard.duggins@cntw.nhs.uk
We can confirm that there are no conflicts of interests with regards to the decision makers. The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS100,000.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

### Procurement Information

Following the PSR most suitable provider process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011170-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 17:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011170-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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