---
title: "PSR Direct Award C - CYPS Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa8f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# PSR Direct Award C - CYPS Advocacy

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa8f

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## Summary

The public procurement process announced by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust pertains to two key contracts within the health services industry. The first is for advocacy services specifically targeting children and young people within inpatient services, awarded directly to Sunderland Mind for a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential for a one-year extension. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice under Direct Award Process C, not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The annual contract value is £69,625.93. The second opportunity involves advocacy services at Ferndene and Lotus within the trust, intended for award to Coram over the same contract period and offering similar terms and financial scale. Notably, the publication of this notice initiated a standstill period allowing representations until midnight on 12th June 2026.

These contract opportunities present significant growth potential for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy and mental health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with established experience and regional presence stand to benefit as the procurement follows a limited process that prioritises continuity and quality of service provided by existing vendors. The direct award method indicates a preference for providers who meet stringent criteria, ensuring they are well-positioned to deliver effective advocacy services. Suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and offer competitive pricing will find this procurement particularly advantageous.

## Notice

The provision of advocacy services to the children and young people within inpatient services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for Direct Award C - Coram Voice advocacy. 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 12th June 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 Coram.
The commitment is for a 2 year contract with an annual value of PS69,625.93 . The contract period is 1/4/26 - 31/3/28.
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/055507-2026 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £139,251 |

## 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 | CORAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055507-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051491-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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