QHM-2025-8247 Footprints - Community Mental Health Transformation

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the "Footprints - Community Mental Health Transformation" project, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the category of Miscellaneous health services and involves the delivery of community mental health transformation services. The contract was awarded via a Direct Award Process, following a limited tendering procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and commenced on the 1st of April 2025, concluding by the 31st of March 2026, with a total value of £161,555.

The project is regional to Sunderland, UKC. Key decision dates involved the standstill period ending on the 15th of August 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision of health services, particularly those with expertise in community mental health initiatives.

Given that the contract value is substantial and covers a year-long period, larger health organisations with the capacity to meet the specific requirements set by the NHS board would be well-positioned to benefit. The procurement award under the Provider Selection Regime indicates a preference for providers who can not only maintain existing standards but also drive innovative solutions within mental health services. Businesses with a proven track record of quality service delivery and cost efficiency in similar healthcare settings in the UKC region are likely to find this tender beneficial for their growth.