CBT Therapy Sessions

The procurement process for cognitive behavioural psychotherapy sessions for children and young people has been completed by the Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, titled "CBT Therapy Sessions", falls under the health services industry category. The award was confirmed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This process was carried out as a direct award due to the limited availability of local paediatric psychological support, utilising a limited procurement method that avoided prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement pertains to the UKD6 region, specifically Warrington. The contract for this tender was signed on 1st April 2025 and is active, with a total value of £14,400.

This contract opens opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing paediatric psychological support. Given the nature of the procurement, enterprises with expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy would find this particularly advantageous. Think Therapy, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) operating within the region, was awarded the contract, indicating that local and nimble SMEs stand to benefit from such tenders, provided they meet the necessary qualifications and capacity to fulfil the contract requirements.

The successful bidder can potentially establish long-term relationships and a robust presence in the healthcare sector through positive performance on this contract.