Award

Community Mental Health Services

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:56

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by North Yorkshire Council focuses on the provision of community-based mental health services in Richmond and Hambleton. Classified as miscellaneous health services under the CPV code 85140000, this tender is part of a broader initiative under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract has been formally awarded using a 'direct award' process as of 2nd October 2025. The initial contract period will last from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with potential extensions up to 30th September 2029. The total value of the contract is £237,076 annually, and the North Yorkshire Council serves as the buyer in this process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health support services to expand their scope and operations within the Richmond and Hambleton areas. It is particularly suited for companies proficient in service sustainability, integration, and those that can enhance access while reducing health inequalities. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring targeted selection under the Provider Selection Regime. The selection criteria emphasised quality and innovation, social value, and improving community mental health service delivery, making it an attractive proposition for businesses focusing on community and service-based growth within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Community Mental Health Services

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council intends to award a contract for the delivery of commissioned adults' community-based mental health support in Richmond and Hambleton under Direct Award C of the Provider Selection Regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Yorkshire Council intend to award a contract for the delivery of commissioned adults' community-based mental health support in Richmond and Hambleton under Direct Award C of the Provider Selection Regime. The service will provide adults' community-based mental health support in North Yorkshire (Richmond and Hambleton). Support provided will be based on a prevention model to help people to stay mentally well and connected within their local communities, as well as supporting people who are living with existing mental health problems. The contract will be for 4 years: (2+1+1) Initial Contract Period: 01st October 2025 - 30th September 2027 Option to extend 1: 01st October 2027 - 30th September 2028 Option to extend 2: 01st October 2028 - 30th September 2029 The total value of the contract will be PS237,076 (PS59,269) per annum).

Procurement Information

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 midnight on 8th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to procurement@northyorks.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068461-2025
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£237,076 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Reeves
Contact Email
caroline.reeves@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE22 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARLINGTON MIND

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