Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR)

The Devon Partnership NHS Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) services. This procurement, identified as T24-0111, falls under the health services category (CPV code 85100000) and is part of the Integrated Non-Custodial Services (IN-CS). It spans three lots within the South West region of the UK, covering Devon and Torbay, Plymouth, and Cornwall.

Services are set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will last for seven years until 31st March 2032. The total contract value is £508,156, subject to adjustments based on national tariff uplifts. The procurement was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the contract was formally awarded on 4th February 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those with experience in community-based treatment and non-custodial services. Companies with strong financial planning, service quality, sustainability, and presentation capabilities are well-suited to bid for similar contracts. The awarded contract provides a substantial duration of seven years, offering long-term business growth and stability for the successful service provider, Livewell Southwest CIC, in the Plymouth area.

The procurement method used emphasizes the importance of a competitive process, making it an attractive opportunity for capable and well-prepared businesses in the health services sector.