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Talking Therapies

NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Talking Therapies" contract, managed by the NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, focuses on delivering health services in the UKJ26 region, primarily around Surrey. The contract, valued at £1,856,811, is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is subject to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This procurement falls outside the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is in the award stage, with the standstill period set to end on 26 September 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and delivery of psychological therapies for common mental health issues using evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic interventions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health solutions and innovative therapy delivery methods. IESO Digital Health Ltd, noted for their digital therapy services, has been actively engaged as the supplier, highlighting a preference for businesses with expertise in virtual and flexible healthcare delivery met at strategic NHS priorities. The focus on offering a variety of evidence-based therapeutic options and self-help resources makes this an opportune environment for businesses that can provide adaptable, patient-centred care solutions that align with NHS England's strategic goals in mental health. Businesses well-suited for this contract will likely be those that can demonstrate a track record of improving mental health outcomes, innovating in telehealth, and supporting social value by reducing health inequalities and meeting strict accountability measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talking Therapies

Notice Description

The NHS Talking Therapies service is a community-based service that aims to improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies for common mental health problems. The service offers a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions (including self-help options) including, but not limited to * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Interpersonal Therapy * Counselling * Brief Psychodynamic Therapy * Solution Focused Therapies * EDMR * Mindfulness The service has been a key priority for many years as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and continues to be one of the mental health priorities in NHS England 2025/26 Operating Plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Talking Therapies service is a community-based service that aims to improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies for common mental health problems. The service offers a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions (including self-help options) including, but not limited to * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Interpersonal Therapy * Counselling * Brief Psychodynamic Therapy * Solution Focused Therapies * EDMR * Mindfulness The service will be available to all adults over the age of 17 registered with a General Practitioner within Surrey ICBs (with the exception of NE Hampshire & Farnham Place), experiencing mental distress in relation to common mental health problems. This service has been a key priority for many years as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and continues to be one of the mental health priorities in NHS England 2025/26 Operating Plan.

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 and the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. 26 September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056652-2025
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

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,856,811 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 5BH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ26 East Surrey
Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESO Digital Health Ltd

Further Information

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