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Employment Advisors - Taking Therapies - Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust

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13 Oct 2025 at 13:34

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract entitled "Employment Advisors - Taking Therapies - Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin". This procurement falls under the health services category and relates to the provision of employment support to Talking Therapies service users in the specified regions. The contract has been formally awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a direct award process. The contract was awarded on 1st October 2025 and is set to run from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an extension option until 31st March 2028. The total contract value is £1,187,611. The Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust, based in Stafford, UK, is the buying organisation responsible for this procurement, managed through a direct award procedure, thus not requiring prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in delivering health services, specifically those that can provide employment advisory services. The contract is well-suited for organisations with experience in offering employment support to mental health service users, particularly those already operating within the healthcare and public sector domains. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in quality service provision, integration, and reducing health inequalities will find competitive advantages. With a substantial contract value and potential for extension, businesses involved have a chance to enhance their portfolio, secure ongoing work, and contribute positively to supporting individuals in accessing employment through therapeutic services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Advisors - Taking Therapies - Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Notice Description

The provision of a team of Employment Advisors to provide employment support to Talking Therapies service users in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. This procurement is for the provision of such services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is commissioned to provide Employment Advisory Services to Talking Therapies service users in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. This procurement is for the provision of such services. MPFT intends to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C The value of the contract is PS709,783 with an option to extend for a further year. The value of the contract includes anticipated inflationary increases. The services will be provided between 01.10.25 and 31.03.27 (with ext. to 31.03.28).

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23rd September 2025 at 17:00. 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 Hilary Wood - procurement@mpft.nhs.uk The decision makers are Lucy Cotterill and Hilary Wood. Conflict of interest forms have been completed by individuals within MPFT and by the supplier - no conflict of interests have been declared. The provider has been assessed against 1. Quality and Innovation, 2. Value, 3. Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability, 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, and 5. Social Value. The provider was able to adequately demonstrate that they fulfilled the required criteria. The intention is to award the contract to Enable, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ. The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,187,611.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064750-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

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