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title: "PSR Direct Award C - CYPS CNE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06733f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# PSR Direct Award C - CYPS CNE

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06733f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PSR Direct Award C - CYPS CNE" involves Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, the buying organisation, and relates to the health services industry, particularly the provision of counselling services to CYPS in Newcastle and Gateshead. This contract is awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, focusing on services procurement. The process does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the specific regulations governing health care services. The main contract, valued at £328,778, is set for a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months based on funding and need.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with a focus on counselling and wellbeing services. Companies that are familiar with the healthcare procurement processes, such as the PSR Direct Award, and have experience working with public sector clients, particularly the NHS, would be well-suited to compete. SMEs like Children North East, who have been chosen as suppliers in this tender, can leverage such contracts to expand their service portfolio and establish stronger partnerships within the health sector, contributing to their business growth and sustainability.

## Notice

The provision of Counselling services to CYPS Newcastle & Gateshead

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for PSR Direct Award C - Newcastle and Gateshead CYPs services - CNE. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 6th April 2026 via email to:
gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk
Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is looking to award the below contract to CNE
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS328,778. The contract period is 1/4/26 - 31/3/27.
The Authority reserve the right to extend this contract for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to funding and / or need.
As per the PSR direct award process C through assessment of key criteria the authority is satisfied that the existing provider is delivering the services to a sufficient standard and will continue to do so in this intended future award. No conflicts of interest. 
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Options: The commitment is for a 1 year contract with the option to extend by 1 * 12 months.

### Procurement Information

Following PSR Direct Award C process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032604-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £328,778 |

## 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 | CHILDREN NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 16:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032604-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027031-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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