---
title: "PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - SCS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686be"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - SCS

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686be

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a procurement process titled "PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - SCS," which falls within the health services sector. The procurement involves the provision of counselling services to the IAPT service in Newcastle and Gateshead. This contract award was made under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £1,500,192 annually, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension contingent upon funding or need. The process utilised a limited procurement method, where the awarding took place without prior advertisement, and it has reached the award stage, marked active on 19th April 2026.

The procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering counselling services. With the NHS Foundation Trust satisfied with the existing service standards, this tender could be a chance for similar providers or even smaller enterprises to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality counselling services. Businesses located in or capable of servicing the Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland areas would be well-suited to pursue future opportunities, especially given the potential for contract extensions. Firms with experience in healthcare services that meet regulatory standards may find this tender beneficial for expanding their footprint in the public health sector.

## Notice

The provision of counselling to the IAPT service in Newcastle and Gateshead

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - SCS. 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 30th 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 SCS
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS1,500,192 . 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/043662-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £1,500,192 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 17:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043662-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035807-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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