--- title: "Delivery of Counselling Provision within North Tyneside Talking Therapies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06716b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06716b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06716b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06716b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-07-20" --- # Delivery of Counselling Provision within North Tyneside Talking Therapies Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06716b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06716b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06716b.json) ## Summary Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing the procurement process for the delivery of counselling services within North Tyneside Talking Therapies, classified under the health services category (CPV: 85100000). The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is characterised by a limited procurement method that does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The process has reached the award stage, with Sunderland Counselling Services being the intended supplier, awarded a contract valued at GBP 1,933,788. The services are to be provided in the region classified as UKC21. The contract officially commenced on 1 June 2026. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in psychological therapy and counselling services, particularly those well-versed in managing a spectrum of psychological difficulties from mild to severe within the community. Businesses with capabilities in health services and an understanding of NHS procurement processes, especially the PSR and its criteria, would find this contract strategically beneficial. Such opportunities are essential for those looking to expand their footprint in public health sector services and contribute significantly to community health provision efforts. ## Notice Delivery of counselling provision within North Tyneside Talking Therapies. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of counselling modalities to patients within the North Tyneside Talking Therapies anxiety and depression service. The service offers psychological therapies for patients registered with a GP in the locality experiencing psychological difficulties across the severity spectrum from mild to severe presentations. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 07/04/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 07/04/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. ### 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 PSR Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 07/04/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. The intention is for the contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068152-2026 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 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 | £1,933,788 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | NORTH SHIELDS, | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SUNDERLAND COUNSELLING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2026 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068152-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026280-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://sunderlandcounselling.org.uk - https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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