Individual Placement and Support - Severe Mental Illness

The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Individual Placement and Support – Severe Mental Illness" contract, valued at £171,000. The procurement category is services, specifically under the guidance and counselling sector, with the classification code 85312300. The contract covers the period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, located in the UKK30 region.

The award process used was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, requiring no prior publication of a competitive call, indicating a limited procurement approach. The supplier awarded is Pentreath Ltd. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in guidance and counselling services for mental health. Companies that can demonstrate specialised expertise and the capacity to deliver high-quality support in the field of severe mental illness are well-suited to compete for such tenders.

This award highlights a clear path for specialised service providers to engage with healthcare organisations through direct awards, especially in niche areas where providers have distinct competitive advantages or where alternatives are not practical.