PSR Most Suitable Provider - Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub
About This Opportunity
Award by Cumbria (United Kingdom, healthcare): PSR Most Suitable Provider - Provision of Social. Awarded to Humber Teaching NHS Foundation (GBP 100K, Feb 2026).
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Provision of Social Prescribing to the North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust intend to award 1 contract to Humber Teaching FT under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime regulations using the Most Suitable Provider process. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider process. 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. Following market engagement and the publication of a prior information notice we assessed the most suitable providers linking back to the key criteria. The award decision-makers selected Humber Teaching FT following a rigorous evaluation process against the published criteria. The provider demonstrated exceptional capability and alignment with the key requirements, which informed the panel’s decision:
• Quality of Service: The provider presented a comprehensive approach with proven methodologies, ensuring high standards of delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Value for Money: Their proposal offered competitive pricing while maintaining quality, representing the most economically advantageous option.
• Experience and Expertise: The provider’s track record in delivering similar projects, supported by strong references and case studies, gave the panel confidence in their ability to perform.
Based on these factors, the decision-makers concluded that Humber Teaching FT offered the strongest overall proposal, balancing quality and cost-effectiveness. Their selection reflects the provider’s ability to deliver the required outcomes while adding long-term value to the project.
The result was that
we had a clear most suitable provider as per this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period which ends midnight on 19/2/26. Decision makers: gill.keane@cntw.nhs.uk; Paul.batey@ntw.nhs.uk; richard.lloyd@cntw.nhs.uk; richard.duggins@cntw.nhs.uk
We can confirm that there are no conflicts of interests with regards to the decision makers. The commitment is for a 1 year contract with an annual value of £100,000.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 6, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 011170-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has issued 39 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 21 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust was awarded the contract for £100,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 011170-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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