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Therapeutic Service To Reduce The Impact of Poor Parental Mental Health

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Liverpool City Council focuses on the provision of therapeutic services aimed at reducing the impact of poor parental mental health. The project, named "Therapeutic Service To Reduce The Impact of Poor Parental Mental Health," falls under the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Wilks Forensic Psychology Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract period commences on 29th April 2026 and concludes on 30th April 2027, valued at £396,562 excluding VAT. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method in line with the Provider Selection Regime 2023, with the tender process having ended on 20th April 2026. The opportunity was specifically suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in psychological and mental health services, particularly those capable of providing intensive interventions for improving parental mental health. Organisations like SMEs and VCSEs that have expertise in providing trained mental health practitioners could particularly benefit from such partnerships, given the contract's structured goals and financial value. The ongoing necessity for child protection and mental health improvement services highlights potential growth opportunities for businesses that can offer innovative and effective therapeutic interventions. The focus on directly awarding this contract also indicates a streamlined process providing a quicker route to securing contracts for qualified providers in the relevant sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Therapeutic Service To Reduce The Impact of Poor Parental Mental Health

Notice Description

The Provider will complete a comprehensive triage of referrals made by Liverpool City Council to ensure the clients meet the criteria for the service, identifying 32 families who are on a trajectory to have their children removed by the Courts. The service will provide trained mental health practitioners and psychologists who will complete intensive interventions to improve the mental health and wellbeing of parents who are unable to meet the needs of their children. The practitioners will support the parents until professionals are satisfied that the risks to the children have reduced significantly enough to halt the progression to court/remove Child Protection plan. The contract will start on the 29/04/26, expire on 30/04/27 and has a contract value of PS396,562 excluding VAT following the Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-570e7c57-145d-473f-a2ac-2cfd62ca8ef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0e0cb6-6f48-41ef-a928-3e8ccfb57ef0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£396,562 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,562 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKS FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

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