Provision of a Edge of Care Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner

In September 2025, Halton Borough Council completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Edge of Care Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner" service. The contract, with a gross value of £527,544, runs from July 2025 to September 2027. The process falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting psychiatry or psychology services and welfare services for children and young people.

For this initiative, the procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, classified under a "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded to MERSEY CARE LIMITED, with operations located in the UKD71 region, encompassing areas like Widnes and Prescot in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological and mental health support services, especially those focusing on child and family welfare.

Organisations with expertise in delivering specialised care to complex and vulnerable families are well-positioned to benefit from such projects by leveraging the demand for skilled professionals in this area. Companies with an established presence in the caregiving industry or those seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector healthcare domain will find such contracts pivotal in fostering sustainable growth.