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Digital Mental Health Services Platform for Adults

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Westmorland and Furness Council involves the awarding of a contract for the provision of a Digital Mental Health Services Platform for adults, categorised under the software package and information systems industry. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Kooth Digital Health Limited, with a total value of £153,424 in GBP, covering the North West region in England. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and the procurement stage presently detailed is the award phase, having concluded on 18th December 2025, with the award notice published on 17th April 2026. Suitable parties to compete were identified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in software and digital health services. Organisations that have prior experience in creating or managing digital platforms, particularly in the mental health sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities that may arise in the future. Given the focus on digital health services and the scope across the North West region, companies with innovative solutions that cater to adult mental health needs could see substantial business growth. The selective procurement method via established framework agreements also provides a streamlined path for qualified suppliers to engage with public sector contracts without requiring extensive bid submissions, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their reach and impact in this industry.

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Notice Title

Digital Mental Health Services Platform for Adults

Notice Description

Contract award via CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 for a Digital Mental Health Services Platform for Adults.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ea75029-e014-4bfb-a619-bdc732f39d00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456d1656-883e-41ce-a7f6-ad88c7057b6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,424 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,424 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOOTH DIGITAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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