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Kent Children & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:23

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02 Jul 2025 at 11:42

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Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Kent Children & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £51.5 million, will commence on 1st April 2026, and run until 31st March 2036, with the possibility of a three-year extension. This project is classified under health services and aims to offer evidence-based interventions for children's mental health in Kent, UK. Key updates confirm the completion of the competitive process and the formal award notice issued on 10th February 2026, after initial intent to award was announced in July 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for those in health services, particularly providers equipped to deliver both contemporary and digital healthcare solutions. Businesses focusing on innovative, NICE-compliant therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or creative therapies, will find this contract a lucrative opportunity. The project encourages collaboration, aiming to integrate mental health support within a wider care plan, thus benefiting multi-agency service providers. Subcontracting is supported, opening avenues for SMEs to engage in substantial partnerships, with Salus notably named as a key supplier. The procurement method was open, allowing eligible and experienced providers to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent Children & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance

Notice Description

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Provider Selection Regime<br/>(PSR) Competitive Process for a Children's & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service in Kent. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 10 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process for a Children's & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service in Kent. The Therapeutic Alliance will offer NICE-compliant, evidence-based, individual and group-based interventions to children and young people with predominantly moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. In some cases, the Provider will support children and young people with more severe and enduring mental health needs as part of a multi-agency response / care plan.

A range of evidence-based and innovative support and interventions, including self-help support, will be offered to cater for children and young people's differing needs and preferences. Where appropriate, support will be provided to families. Evidence-based interventions will include:
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
* British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited creative therapies (examples being cooking, gardening, outward bound, arts, craft, drama, eco-therapies, music
* mentoring
* peer support sessions.
In addition, the Provider must offer a digital intervention offer that:
* is freely open to access
* is tailored for different age groups as appropriate
* is available out of hours (with some aspects available 24/7)
* has a high level of activity/supports a large number of children and young people
* includes peer support and forum functionality.
This contract relates to a new service in terms of model (moving from multiple providers to a lead provider) - existing services have been through a review to re-design service model and delivery and transform existing arrangements into a new provision with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.
The contract duration will be for an initial period of 10 years with an option
to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.
This notice is an Intention to award a contract under the Competitive Process.
The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS51,501,775
The initial term of the contract will be between 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036, with the option to extend to up to 31st March 2039

Options: Contract may be extended for up to 3 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e91a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,303,703 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£55,303,703 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,501,775 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Salus

Further Information

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