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Provision of a Edge of Care Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

In September 2025, Halton Borough Council completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Edge of Care Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner" service. The contract, with a gross value of £527,544, runs from July 2025 to September 2027. The process falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting psychiatry or psychology services and welfare services for children and young people. For this initiative, the procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, classified under a "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded to MERSEY CARE LIMITED, with operations located in the UKD71 region, encompassing areas like Widnes and Prescot in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological and mental health support services, especially those focusing on child and family welfare. Organisations with expertise in delivering specialised care to complex and vulnerable families are well-positioned to benefit from such projects by leveraging the demand for skilled professionals in this area. Companies with an established presence in the caregiving industry or those seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector healthcare domain will find such contracts pivotal in fostering sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Edge of Care Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner

Notice Description

Edge of Care team will work with complex and vulnerable families who are on the edge of care. They will support families to remain safely in their home environment or be reunited within their family/kinship networks where it was safe to do so.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a012
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058868-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£527,544 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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