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Provision of CBT and Counselling services to children and young people

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 13:37

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27 Feb 2025 at 21:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Counselling services aimed at children and young people. This project falls under the category of Health and social work services and is procured as part of its Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically utilising a direct award process without a call for competition under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded on 12 March 2025, with a term running from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Located in Liverpool, Merseyside, this procurement's industry category highlights the ongoing commitment to improving mental health services for the youth within the region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social services sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering CBT and counselling services. As contracted with Think Therapy, an SME, the process underscores the advantage existing providers have when maintaining quality and consistent delivery standards. Businesses with a similar focus on mental health services for young people might find increasing openings to leverage such contracts to expand their operational footprint in the public sector. Firms seeking to collaborate with public authorities like the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, known for its extensive network in the Merseyside region, will benefit from exploring similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of CBT and Counselling services to children and young people

Notice Description

Provide CBT and Counselling services to children and young people

Lot Information

Lot 1

MCFT intends to contract with Think Therapy Oaktree House, 52 Briarfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8JZ. This service works closely with mid-Mersey CYPMHS teams to provide CBT and Counselling services to children and young people. MCFT is currently in contract with Think Therapy. For the new contract MCFT requires the service to be mobilised from 01 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Community Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded inline with Trust policy.

Procurement Information

MCFT intends to contract with Think Therapy Oaktree House, 52 Briarfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8JZ. This service works closely with mid-Mersey CYPMHS teams to provide CBT and Counselling services to children and young people. MCFT is currently in contract with Think Therapy. For the new contract MCFT requires the service to be mobilised from 01 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Community Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded inline with Trust policy. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e87a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024010-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Marie Beaumont
Contact Email
marie.beaumont@merseycare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1514710000

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK THERAPY

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