---
title: "PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Sunderland Mind"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a70"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a70.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT - Sunderland Mind

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a70

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of counselling services to the IAPT service in Newcastle and Gateshead. This procurement, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, is classified under the health services category with a legal basis exempt from Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £243,940 annually, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option for a one-year extension subject to funding or need. The procurement method is limited and targets service provision within the UKC region. Interested providers had until midnight on 27th May 2026 to make representations via email to Gill Keane for consideration.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering counselling and mental health support. With an annual contract value of £243,940, it allows successful bidders to secure a stable revenue stream and potentially expand their operational footprint within the North East region of England. Ideal competitors are likely to be established providers already familiar with the local healthcare landscape and capable of meeting the PSR criteria without conflicts of interest. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in delivering essential health services, potentially leading to further opportunities within the NHS framework.

## 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 Talking Therapies - Sunderland 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 27th 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 Sunderland mind.
The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of PS243,940 . 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/053904-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 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 | £243,940 |

## 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 | SUNDERLAND MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053904-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045106-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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