Recovery College in North Cumbria

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the direct award of a contract to Together We, a supplier based in Workington, for the delivery of a Recovery College in North Cumbria. The contract falls under the community health services category and is facilitated through a light-touch procurement regime without competition, as it is below the monetary threshold. The contract period extends from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the awarded contract valued at £43,121.33.

This procurement process aligns with Schedule 5 of the UK Procurement Act 2023 for non-healthcare services in the UK, specifically targeting Central Government public authorities. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in community health services, particularly those offering educational programmes and skill-building for personal development. SMEs, like Together We, with expertise in conducting courses and facilitating group activities to empower individuals, would find this contract model advantageous.

Businesses operating within the UK, especially those familiar with light-touch procurement processes and capable of delivering high-impact community health services, would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the future.