---
title: "PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - Kalmer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06816a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06816a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# PSR Direct Award C - CYPS - Kalmer

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06816a

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is engaging in a public procurement process for health services, specifically aiming to appoint providers for counselling services to the Children's and Young People's Services (CYPS) in Newcastle and Gateshead. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, allowing for a direct award without a prior call for competition. This process aligns with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and is currently in the 'tenderUpdate' stage, with the award confirmed on 13th April 2026 and scheduled for implementation from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The initial contract, valued at £178,392 annually, may extend for an additional 12 months contingent on funding and further need within the UKC region.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses that focus on providing counselling and related health services. The award process underscores the trust placed in existing service delivery standards, making it suitable for providers with established credibility and expertise in health service provision. Kalmer Counselling Limited, an SME headquartered in Gateshead, is identified as the contract awardee, setting a precedent for small to medium-sized enterprises to join similar procurement processes in health services. Engaging with the NHS Foundation Trust can enhance business visibility and allow suppliers to contribute meaningfully to public health initiatives, with requirements ensuring the provision of high-quality services in a regulated environment.

## Notice

Provision of counselling to the CYPs service in Newcastle and Gateshead

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following PSR direct award C. 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 24th 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 Kalmer Counselling
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS178,392 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.

### 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/037744-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 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 | £178,392 |

## 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 | KALMER COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037744-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033476-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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