Durham Tees Valley Talking Therapies partnership service - Tier 2

The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is set to award a contract for the Durham Tees Valley Talking Therapies partnership service — Tier 2. This falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) of 2023, and is classified within community health services. The procurement method is limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the process falling outside the directive's scope.

The contracting process is currently in the award stage, with the standstill period ending at midday on 3rd July 2025. The intended contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with opportunities for up to two extensions, covering the Teesside region. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in health services provision, particularly those focused on mental health and therapy services.

Suitable organisations would likely include those capable of delivering stepped care psychological interventions at Step 2 and Step 3 levels. The contract value stands at £3,946,224 over its lifetime, offering significant growth potential for providers who can demonstrate quality and meet the financial envelope set by the Trust. Mental Health Matters, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Sunderland, has been announced as the likely supplier, suggesting opportunities for similar organisations to consider partnerships or subcontracting arrangements in this sector.