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Awarded· 14 Jul 2025

NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board · Basildon, East

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems. It is a contract for other health and social care in Basildon.

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Source: Find a Tender, published 30 Jul 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Contract awarded

    Inclusion (midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) (mpft

  2. 2025

    Award notice published

    Award Notice · 18:37

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About this tender

In brief

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems. It is a contract for other health and social care in Basildon. The contract went to Inclusion (midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) (mpft. It was awarded on 14 July 2025. The contract value is £1,867,711.

It is run as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Find a Tender published it on 30 July 2025. The notice number is 044518-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-05699e.

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded an urgent contract without a prior call for competition for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems. The awarded contract, estimated at £1,867,711, is scheduled from 1st August 2025 to 30th November 2025.

This procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 and involves community health services within the UKH3 region, specifically for mental health problem services. The process is currently in the Award stage with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust acting as the supplier, reflecting the healthcare services industry's focus. The contract was awarded under exceptional circumstances due to extreme urgency, prioritising continuity of care and immediate capacity requirements.

These services will be delivered in various formats, including face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations, targeting individuals with anxiety and depression to ensure timely access to professional support. The focus on evidence-based interventions further underscores the importance of high-quality service provision in maintaining public health standards.

The notice in full

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.

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    Lot 1Cancelled

    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 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 4 month contract to incumbent provider: Inclusion (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) (MPFT) The contract period is for a total of 4 months from 01st August 2025 - 30th November 2025. The total aggregate contract value is estimated at PS1,867,711.00

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified
Lots
1
Awarded to
Inclusion (midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) (mpft
Number of suppliers
1

Procedure

Notice type
Award Notice
Procurement method
Limited
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Current stage
Award
Stages so far
Award
Published on
Find a Tender Service
Awardee scale
Large

Values

Contracts value
£1,867,711

Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value.

Status

Tender
Complete
Lots
Cancelled
Awards
Active
Contracts
Active

References

Find a Tender notice
044518-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05699e
CPV code
85323000 - Community health services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board is based in Basildon. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Basildon
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Electoral ward
Fryerns
Constituency
Basildon and Billericay
Delivery area
Essex
Region
East
Sub-region
Essex Thames Gateway
Area
Essex
Country
England
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Buyer and supplier

Contracting authority

Organisation
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Category
Services
Contact
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Address
Basildon, SS14 3HG · East · England

Not stated in the notice: phone.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Inclusion (midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) (mpft
Awardee scale
Large
Number of suppliers
1
Awards value
Not stated
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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about this tender

Who won the NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health… contract?

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board awarded the contract to Inclusion (midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) (mpft on 14 July 2025.

How much is the NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health… contract worth?

The contract value is £1,867,711.

Who is the buyer for NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health…?

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, based in Basildon, East. The named contact is NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board.

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