Talking therapies 3rd Party Provision Call off

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for the "Talking Therapies 3rd Party Provision" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at £230,250, has been awarded to Dr Julian Medical Group Ltd. The provision involves community health services, specifically talking therapies at Step 3, and is located in the UKJ3 region around Hampshire.

The procurement method applied was limited, entailing a direct award without prior publication or competition, meeting the specific regulations outside the scope of the typical Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract was formally signed on 26th June 2025, and the award stage is complete, ensuring continuity of services by an existing provider. This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in providing talking therapies.

Those familiar with regulatory intricacies of the healthcare sector and framework agreements in the UK would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Business growth can be driven by establishing partnerships or as subcontractors under established contracts or providers like Dr Julian Medical Group Ltd, which has effectively secured this particular contract without a competitive tender process. The focus on community health services underscores an ongoing demand for specialised service providers in this field.