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Summary, notice description and lot information
The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has issued a procurement process for "NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems," focusing on community health services in the UKH3 region. This services procurement, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, aims to deliver psychological services to improve mental health outcomes. The contract, running from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2026, spans a total of eight months, valued at approximately £4,027,834, and falls under the services category.
The tender stage is currently in progress, following an urgent award notice, with the deadline for the competitive process yet to be specified. The procurement method applied was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to urgent circumstances. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health and mental health services.
Companies with established delivery infrastructure for face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations would be well-positioned to compete. The incumbent provider, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded the contract due to its immediate capacity, expertise, and continuity of care it offers, which are crucial requirements for this procurement. Businesses looking to enter this market should be prepared to demonstrate similar capabilities and adherence to urgent procurement regulations.
This situation presents an advantageous chance for large-scale healthcare providers to establish or enhance their presence in the Mid and South Essex health economy.
Urgent award notice under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as 'the Authority'). The awarded contract is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services, that are aimed at improving mental health outcomes by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The services will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations. It will cater to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, ensuring timely access to professional support. This contract is being awarded on an urgent basis due to the Competitive Process being under Review, necessitating the continuation of services with the current provider to avoid disruption. A delay in awarding this contract through standard procurement routes would have led to a service gap, negatively impacting service users by increasing waiting times and deteriorating mental health conditions. Due to urgent circumstances, the Authority has awarded a 8 month contract to incumbent provider: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) The contract period is for a total of 8 months from 01st August 2025 - 31st March 2025. The total aggregate contract value is estimated at PS4,027,834.00
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