Award

Community Mental Health Services

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:39

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has announced the awarding of a contract titled "Community Mental Health Services," focusing on delivering adult community-based mental health support in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. Classified under CFV code 85140000 for miscellaneous health services, this procurement falls under the services category. The procurement process used a direct award procedure without prior publication due to the Provider Selection Regime, which bypasses the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, awarded on 22nd September 2025, commences on 1st October 2025 for an initial two-year period, with options to extend until 30th September 2029. The annual contract value is £21,346, totalling £85,387 over its potential lifetime. The procurement stage is currently complete, and the contract has been formally awarded.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in delivering mental health services. With a focus on quality, innovation, and social value, organisations capable of integrating services and improving access while addressing health inequalities are likely well-suited for this opportunity. SMEs, particularly those committed to enhancing mental health support within local communities and familiar with collaborative approaches, may find this contract aligns well with their strengths. The successful bidder, NEXT STEPS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE, based in Malton, exemplifies the type of organisation that meets these criteria, offering a model for other potential bidders in similar future procurements.

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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 Ryedale 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 Ryedale under Direct Award C of the Provider Selection Regime. The service will provide adults' community-based mental health support in North Yorkshire (Ryedale). 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 PS85,387 (PS21,346) 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-0567cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068445-2025
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
£85,387 Under £100K

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NEXT STEPS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE

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