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title: "NENC ICB Integrated Remote Talking Therapies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# NENC ICB Integrated Remote Talking Therapies

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc2

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NENC ICB Integrated Remote Talking Therapies," under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This urgent award contract, valued at £1,000,000, is aimed at increasing remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract signed on 31 July 2026, to commence on 1 October 2026, lasting until 30 September 2027. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication, citing extreme urgency as the rationale. The industry category is miscellaneous health services, with the location specified as the North East and North Cumbria, UKC region.

This contract award presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers with expertise in digital health service delivery and language accessibility, such as British Sign Language and multi-language support. Companies that specialise in technology-enabled health solutions, particularly those who can address waiting list pressures and expand treatment capacity for underserved groups, will find substantial value in this project. The contract serves as a bridge to maintain continuity of services while informing the future scope of related procurement opportunities, providing a platform for innovative providers to demonstrate their capability in offering robust digital health service solutions. Engagement with market participants is planned for late 2026 or early 2027, offering further opportunities for businesses to influence future procurement directions.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. This is an urgent award for additional remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board footprint through a digitally enabled service model. The service will support existing NHS Talking Therapies providers by reducing waiting list pressures, increasing treatment capacity, improving access for underserved groups, and supporting delivery of the NHS England recovery plan. An Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while market engagement to help inform future service scoping and procurement is planned. Contract period: 01 October 2026 - 30 September 2027 Contract Value: PS1,000,000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. This is an urgent award for additional remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board footprint through a digitally enabled service model. The service will support existing NHS Talking Therapies providers by reducing waiting list pressures, increasing treatment capacity, improving access for underserved groups, and supporting delivery of the NHS England recovery plan. Provision of additional remote NHS Talking Therapies treatment capacity across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board footprint through a digitally enabled service model. The service will support existing NHS Talking Therapies providers by reducing waiting list pressures, increasing treatment capacity, improving access for underserved groups, and supporting delivery of the NHS England recovery plan. The service model offer will deliver access to additional Step 3 treatment capacity, an established digital platform, multi-language provision, British Sign Language capability and the flexibility to support areas experiencing workforce shortages, waiting list pressures and increased demand. It is designed to operate alongside existing Talking Therapies pathways, supporting recovery while minimising disruption to established local services. An Urgent Award has been put in place to allow for the safe continuance of services while market engagement to help inform future service scoping and procurement is planned. Contract period: 01 October 2026 - 30 September 2027 Contract Value: PS1,000,000 The current decision to award a 12-month contract falls under the allowed Urgent Award option of the PSR 2023 regulations and is based on current funding and service requirements and, critically, the rescoping of Talking Therapy services in our region to ensure an equitable service for all patients across the North East. Market Engagement to allow the market to help inform future services and provide feedback is planned for late 2026/early 2027 and future notices will inform the market of all opportunities to take part in engagement. Additional information: This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Market Engagement to allow the market to help inform future services and provide feedback is planned for late 2026/early 2027 and future notices will inform the market of all opportunities to take part in engagement.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with the PSR 2023 regulations and guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074328-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 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 | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DR JULIAN MEDICAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074328-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

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