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Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 11:30

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, which has awarded a contract for the service titled "Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway". This service falls under the health services industry (CPV code 85100000) and targets early mental health support for children and young people aged 0-25 in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County, excluding Bassetlaw. The procurement is at the award stage, using the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The services are scheduled to commence from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, with the contract valued at approximately £4,955,104. The contract was awarded through a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting specific regulatory allowances.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in delivering mental health support services to young people. It presents an opportunity to engage in a long-term contract with significant financial scope. Companies like ABL Health Limited, who have been revealed as the supplier, demonstrate that businesses with a proven track record in fulfilling similar contracts are well-positioned to compete successfully. This contract could potentially enhance the growth and development of capable businesses by allowing them to expand their service offerings within the specified locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway

Notice Description

Early mental health support to children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, who are registered with a GP in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County (excluding Bassetlaw)

Lot Information

Lot 1

-Description of the services to be provided: Early mental health support to children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, who are registered with a GP in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County (excluding Bassetlaw) -The ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS4,955,104 The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2030

Options: In line with to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f94c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001768-2026
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
Large

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
£4,955,104 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20251 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 NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nnicb-nn.psrsupport@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL HEALTH

Further Information

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