This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 May 2026 at 11:43

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 13:19

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

In the most recent public procurement process, Medway Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the award stage for the "Therapeutic Alliance" contract, focusing on health services for children and young people. This service, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, covers the emotional wellbeing needs of individuals aged 5-18, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or who are care leavers. The contract was awarded to NORTH KENT MIND on 5th May 2026 with services expected to begin on 1st April 2026. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, emphasising transparency and competitiveness in the selection process.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector. With the focus on providing a wide range of support including evidence-based interventions and workshops, businesses specialising in therapeutic services and digital health solutions are well-positioned to thrive. The service’s integration with local systems and its emphasis on reducing health inequalities offer additional potential for collaboration and innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in accessible, person-centred care, and those capable of aligning with social value commitments will find ample opportunities for engagement and growth in Medway and beyond.

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Notice Title

Therapeutic Alliance

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. This service is for children and young people aged 5-18 years (up until their 19th Birthday) and up to 25 years for those with special educational needs (and already in treatment or awaiting treatment) or who are care leavers (and who meet the criteria of the service). The service will provide a range of support for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing needs such as: * Evidence based interventions * Workshops * Parenting and peer support * Digital offer * Traumatic Bereavement support * LGBTQIA+ support * Care Leavers support * Positive Behaviour Support The model will be based on providing short intervention therapy, offering a core 6-12-week session model (shorter and longer where clinically indicated). Support will be available face to face (locally in Medway) and virtual through 1-1, group settings, workshops and through a digital offer (24/7 support). This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. Award Decision Makers Hannah Christie- Programme Lead for CYP Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Julia Cox- Head of Child Health Commissioning Aeilish Geldenhuys- Public Health Principal and Strategic Head of Public Health Programmes There were no conflicts of interest This is a New Service with an existing provider. Key Criteria Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (Weighted 26%) * The provider demonstrated that they will be able to confidently reduce the challenges people face when trying to access services, by embedding a streamlined approach to navigation and support. * The provider demonstrated they will confidently be able to deliver a local service, understanding the need to reach out to seldom heard groups, young people with increased vulnerabilities and utilise data and insights to reduce health inequalities. * Provider had a strong focus on the service being adaptable to meet the needs of young people, emphasising the need for patient choice and autonomy where clinically appropriate Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (Weighting 25%) * Evidence of current collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, young people and families in Medway. * Evidence of how the new service has a focus on co-production with young people and their families from the outset. * The provider demonstrated robust plans for developing and enhancing partnership working within Medway and where appropriate Kent. * The provider demonstrated that they understood that their service will be integral to the wider system and the importance of integration with Education, SEND, Children's Social Care and NHS providers. * The provider produced a high level overview of how to sustain the service across the length of the contract, consideration given to emerging needs and system wide challenges. Quality and innovation (Weighted 15%) * Case studies evidence high quality service delivery in their current services. * The provider demonstrated that the service has robust mechanisms and governance processes in place to monitor and review quality and safeguarding. * Evidence of forward thinking, creativity and flexibility across the length of the contract. Presentation (weighted 4%): * Clear, concise and excellently presented * Consideration given to the key fundamental elements of the service * Young Person centred and focused * Transparent, with clear expectations * Ensured the service specification was detailed throughout Social Value (weighted 5%), The provider has set out social value commitments in accordance with the Council's Social Value requirements. Value (weighted 25%) The provider confirmed delivery of the service within the financial envelope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has a 1 x 5 year and 2 x 3 year extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055353
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040977-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,846,297 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,846,297 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£16,357,496 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£16,357,496 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH KENT MIND

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