PSR Direct Award C Assertive engagement teams Nthld and NTyne

The procurement process for the "PSR Direct Award C Assertive engagement teams Nthld and NTyne" is facilitated by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls within the health services industry category and involves the provision of assertive engagement teams in Northumberland and North Tyneside. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract formally awarded on 11th April 2025.

The services are scheduled to be delivered from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an opportunity to extend the contract by two additional years. The annual contract value is £556,605. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of forming assertive engagement teams within the specified geographical location. Since the procurement process encompasses professional healthcare services, companies with expertise in healthcare management and service delivery are well-suited to engage with this contract. The chosen provider, Changing Lives, demonstrates that there is an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to successfully participate and grow by tapping into the needs of public health institutions.

The direct award process indicates a competitive advantage for businesses that build strong relationships within the sector and adhere to the stipulated qualification criteria.