Mental Health services

The recent procurement process for mental health services emphasised by the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the award of a contract for psychiatrist or psychologist services in Middlesbrough, within the UKC1 region. The process is at the award stage, having been initiated through a limited procurement method without the publication of a prior call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract is planned to commence on 1st July 2025, with a three-year term and the possibility of two additional years.

This initiative relates to enhancing existing mental health service pathways in South Tees and North Tees, aligned with current BACP guidelines to ensure continuity of care. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services to support South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in maintaining high-quality, accessible care. Targeting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in psychiatric or psychological care, the contract is ideally suited for providers aiming to expand their influence and service delivery in the healthcare sector.

Alliance Psychological Services Limited, a local SME, has already been actively engaged in the region, exemplifying the type of business well-positioned to thrive in this procurement environment.