Durham Tees Valley Talking Therapies partnership service - Tier 1

The procurement process for the Durham Tees Valley Talking Therapies partnership service - Tier 1, led by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, is in the award stage as of 30th May 2025. This contract, categorised under "Community health services" (CPV: 85323000), is located in the UKC region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and it does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The service will begin on 1st April 2025 and is set to be delivered until 31st March 2028, with an overall contract value of £2,428,965 and provisions for annual inflationary uplifts. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those offering community health and therapeutic services. The procurement aims to integrate a qualified workforce into the Durham and Tees Valley area to provide comprehensive support for mental health interventions.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as counselling or mental health service providers, would be well-placed to benefit from this contract, especially those with experience in similar integrated health service environments. The supplier, Sunderland Counselling Service, exemplifies the type of organisation capable of meeting the demands of this tender.