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Improving Access to Psychological Therapies

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB

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23 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process initiated by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB focuses on the "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies" programme, classified under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services. The procurement, taking place in the Leicestershire area (region UKF21 and UKF22), involves the modification of an existing contract for a 2-year extension. It operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Key dates include the award date of 14th August 2025, with the contracting process having progressed into the award and contract update stages. This follows the formal modification of the contract as per regulatory provisions stated in the PSR's Regulation 13 (1)(a), thereby excluding Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 from applicability.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, as it aligns with the national strategy for mental health improvement. Providers who can deliver scalable psychiatrist or psychologist services are well-positioned to compete, particularly those that can support the expansion and enhancement of cognitive therapies addressing depression and anxiety. Vita Health Group, a large-scale supplier, is already involved, indicating that substantial organisational capabilities and a strong track record in the healthcare services domain are advantageous for participation. The procurement approach under PSR favours entities that can show clear, unambiguous compliance and adaptability to NHS standards and expectations, fostering growth potential for qualified service providers.

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Notice Title

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies [IAPT] programme offers recommended treatments for depression and anxiety. It contributes to the national mental health strategy No health without mental health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067901-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,907,213 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
llricb-llr.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH GROUP

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