Culcheth High School - Future in Mind - Schools Link Mental Health Team

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for the Culcheth High School - Future in Mind - Schools Link Mental Health Team, focusing on Health services in Warrington. This process aimed to select a provider who could offer timely mental health support to children and young people in local schools through 1-2-1 sessions, workshops, assemblies, and telephone support. The procurement stage is at the tender update with a supplementary amendment noting the usage of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for direct awarding.

The contract has been awarded, is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will last until 31st August 2028, with an annual value of £249,000. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in managing mental health support for educational institutions. It creates prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) keen on expanding their service offerings in the healthcare sector, specifically in school-based mental health programmes.

With criteria such as social value, access improvement, and collaboration being central to the selection process, businesses that excel in these areas will find this procurement a valuable opportunity for growth and establishing their credibility in public contracts within Cheshire and Merseyside.