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AwardCommunity health servicesCPV: 85323000

Growing Well North Cumbria

Sunderland
GROWING WELL
Published 24 Nov, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for "Growing Well North Cumbria" has been concluded by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, the buying organisation. This contract pertains to the services industry and involves the delivery of mental health recovery support through a horticultural setting in North Cumbria, specifically at locations in Tebay and Egremont. The contract was awarded directly to Growing Well, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Kendal, under a light-touch regime as per Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

The procurement method was direct and without competition due to its below-threshold value, with a total contract value of £100,000. Having commenced on 1st October 2025, the contract will run until 31st March 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services and can stimulate growth for companies capable of offering innovative mental health recovery solutions.

Businesses that are well-suited for this type of contract would include those with expertise in community-based rehabilitation, particularly those utilising horticultural therapy settings. Building a partnership with organisations such as the NHS can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the public health sector, opening avenues for future collaborations and contracts.

Notice Description

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Growing Well for the continuation of a mental health recovery support service pilot programme in North Cumbria and is made in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for non-healthcare services, direct award for below threshold. This pilot scheme is to support with the reduction of waiting times for the community mental health team by offering alternative mental health recovery interventions using a horticultural setting for community-based rehabilitation. Services are based at two sites; one in Tebay and one in Egremont.

Contract period: (01/10/2025 - 31/03/2026) Total Value: PS100,000

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Complete

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Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e76b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NNE
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
SUNDERLAND
SR5 3XB
North East
England
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

GW
GROWING WELLAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e76b

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