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Mental Health Coaches - West Essex

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Mental Health Coaches in West Essex, categorised under community health services. The contract, valued at £745,830, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Health Care Services, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The process was a limited procurement method, directly awarding the contract to West Essex Mind due to the continuation of an established service. The award decision was based on criteria including quality, innovation, and social value, with no conflicts of interest among decision-makers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on mental health support and community engagement. It is well-suited for organisations that can demonstrate strong capabilities in improving access to healthcare, reducing inequalities, and providing sustainable services. Collaborative providers with innovative solutions aimed at supporting target groups such as frequent A&E attendees and younger adults will find this contract advantageous for growth. The effective engagement and service quality demands align with providers who are committed to social value and enhancing community well-being.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Coaches - West Essex

Notice Description

The roles support engagement with particular target groups for example frequent attendees at A&E, and younger adults to ensure equity of access to all aspects of community living including those of employment and education.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: Mental Health Coaches
We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process A.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS745,830
Start date: 01/04/2025
Expiry date: 31/03/2027

Procurement Information

Continuation of an existing established service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015523-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£745,830 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Liz Brogan
Contact Email
liz.brogan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7710077469

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST ESSEX MIND

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