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Employment Advisors in IAPT - Worcestershire

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH & CARE NHS TRUST

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of Employment Advisors in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services in Worcestershire. Classified under miscellaneous health services, the contract has been handled under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), bypassing the typical procurement regulations, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intent to award notice was released on 26th November 2025, with a standstill period lasting until midnight on 8th December 2025. The procurement method employed was limited, using a direct award approach without prior publication, focused on ensuring quality and efficiency.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health service provision, particularly those with experience or capability in delivering psychological and employment advisory services. Potential suppliers with a focus on quality, social value, and cost-effectiveness would find this contract particularly aligned with their strengths. The ongoing contract with Mental Health Matters highlights the incumbent advantage, however, organisations with innovative approaches in health service integration and reducing inequalities may find avenues for collaboration or future bidding opportunities.

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Notice Title

Employment Advisors in IAPT - Worcestershire

Notice Description

Employment Advisors in IAPT - Worcestershire

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to deliver Employment Advisors in IAPT services in Worcestershire. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care intends to award a contract to the existing provider Mental Health Matters via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Mental Health Matters as the previous incumbent provider, has a proven track record of delivering services in line with the required specification and within the agreed financial envelope.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/><br/>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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 2400hrs (Midnight) 8th December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e973
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077351-2025
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£708,509 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 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
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH & CARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Marvin Foolchand
Contact Email
marvin.foolchand1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1905681926

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 1JR
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

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