---
title: "PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Washington Mind"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ba2"
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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"
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# PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Washington Mind

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ba2

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## Summary

The procurement process by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust involves a Direct Award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the provision of health services. The contract, valued at £214,253 per annum, is specifically for counselling services in Newcastle and Gateshead, with the service period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This contract, following PSR Direct Award Process C, was awarded to Washington Mind, a service provider based in the UKC region. The standstill period for representations concluded on 11th May 2026, and the contract includes an option for a one-year extension subject to need and funding. This award does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, thus conducted without prior competitive tendering.

This tender provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in health services, specifically those specialising in mental health and counselling. Organisations like Washington Mind, which possess relevant expertise and a proven track record, are well-suited to meet the criteria outlined in such contracts. The procurement method represents a streamlined process focusing on existing service delivery standards and the readiness of providers to continue offering quality services. Companies looking to expand into the public health sector through direct awards should focus on demonstrating robust service capabilities and existing partnerships with NHS organisations.

## 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 - Washington mind. 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 11th May 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 Washington mind.
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS214,253 . 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/043671-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £214,253 |

## 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 | WASHINGTON MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 17:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043671-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038042-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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