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St Helens Arts On Prescription Service

St Helens Council

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11 Jun 2025 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is proceeding with the award of a contract for the Arts on Prescription Service under a direct award process as outlined in The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is awarded to Alef Trust CIC, aiming to deliver health services that focus on improving mental health through art-based interventions in the borough of St Helens. The renewed contract will commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2028, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The monthly sessions are currently held at St Helens Town Hall, with potential for relocation to ensure accessibility. The procurement falls under the services category, concentrating on health services, with a standstill period of 8 business days observed post-award notification.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health and wellness programmes, particularly those experienced in collaborative service delivery and integration. Companies that possess expertise in arts-based therapy and are adept at reducing health inequalities through innovative approaches would find this contract suitable. The ability to work independently while achieving quantifiable improvements in mental health will be critical to meet the key performance indicators set forth by St Helens Council. With a focus on social value and sustainability, businesses aligning with these criteria can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Helens Arts On Prescription Service

Notice Description

An Arts on Prescription programme to adults in the borough of St Helens, with the primary aim of being to improve mental health and wellbeing to participants. The programme will run on a weekly basis with two sessions per week which are currently held at St Helens Town Hall. Other location options can be explored but need to be in a central/accessible location for residents and have good transport links. The contractor will supply all the materials and tutors who will be trained to not only deliver engaging and interesting sessions but have qualifications skills or experience with working with adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress or low-level depression. The contractor will be able to work in a self-sufficient basis to achieve positive outcomes in mental health and wellbeing via key performance indicators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Arts on Prescription programme to adults in the borough of St Helens, with the primary aim of being to improve mental health and wellbeing to participants. The programme will run on a weekly basis with two sessions per week which are currently held at St Helens Town Hall. Other location options can be explored but need to be in a central/accessible location for residents and have good transport links. The contractor will supply all the materials and tutors who will be trained to not only deliver engaging and interesting sessions but have qualifications skills or experience with working with adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress or low-level depression. The contractor will be able to work in a self-sufficient basis to achieve positive outcomes in mental health and wellbeing via key performance indicators.

Options: Three year contract with options to extend by an additional two twelve month periods. I.E. 3+1+1

Procurement Information

This is a notification of the Intention to Award a contract for an existing service to an existing provider following a direct award process C under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031460-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 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
St Helens Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Postcode Area
Warrington
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
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEF TRUST CIC

Further Information

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