---
title: "PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - STSFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - STSFT

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b19

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a public procurement process for health services in Newcastle and Gateshead, specifically focussed on counselling services for CYPS. This procurement is under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C and adheres to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The process commences with an award notice marked as complete, and the contract spans 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2027, with a possibility for extension subject to funding and need. The contract is valued at £473,922 annually, with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT as the intended supplier. Interested parties were invited to make representations by 16th April 2026.

This contract, valued at £473,922 per annum, opens avenues for those specialising in health services, particularly in counselling, to forge strong partnerships with public institutions such as the NHS. Large-scale businesses with a focus on health services and proficiency in delivering counselling services under strict regulatory compliance stand to benefit substantially. The procurement method—limited in nature—indicates a selective process, ideal for well-established firms capable of maintaining high service standards as per the direct award criteria. Businesses poised to meet these criteria could leverage this contract to expand their service portfolios within the UK health sector.

## 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 - STSFT. Additional information: his 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 16TH 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 STSFT 
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS473,922. 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/036497-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £473,922 |

## 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036497-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030545-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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