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Adult ADHD Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Adult ADHD Services across Cheshire and Merseyside. This procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and the Parliamentary approval for this contract was confirmed on 21st January 2026. The service encompasses the assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and review of Adult ADHD cases, delivered without prior public competition. The contract is active, with services starting immediately upon signing and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is characterised as a limited procedure, with the service being delivered across several regions including UKD61, UKD62, and UKD63, amongst others.

The tender offers numerous opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in mental health services, particularly those with experience in treating ADHD. The contract has been awarded to The Aspen Clinic Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Greater Manchester, which indicates that similar-sized businesses with niche expertise in ADHD services might find fruitful opportunities in fulfilling such niche healthcare needs. The contract is structured on a tariff-based payment model, which can encourage efficient and quality-driven service delivery, fostering long-term growth and reputation enhancement within the healthcare sector for successful contractors. Such tenders are especially suitable for businesses that can deliver specialised services and can thrive in a quality-driven award environment such as this one, where patient choice plays a significant role.

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Notice Title

Adult ADHD Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

Adult ADHD Service in Cheshire and Merseyside which includes Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment, Diagnostic, Treatment and Review Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB have awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver an Adult ADHD Service across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract will start on the date of signing by the commissioner and will expire 31st March 2026. The contract payment will be made based on activity undertaken / cost per case tariff.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009145-2026
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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 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
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington, TLD62 Cheshire East, TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLD71 East Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool, TLD73 Sefton, TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ASPEN CLINIC

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