Award

Mental Health - Primary Care MH Workers

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "Mental Health - Primary Care MH Workers" is being conducted by the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is located in the region UKJ4. The process is currently at the award stage, with a planned contract duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The NHS Kent and Medway ICB Executive Board has decided on a direct award process using the Provider Selection Regime, intending to award the contract to Invicta Health CIC, an existing provider, following a structured assessment against key criteria including quality, value, and social value. Providers had until 13th February 2026 to submit written representations.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering health services, particularly those with a focus on mental health care. The tender is designed for organisations capable of demonstrating quality service delivery and innovation, as well as integration and sustainability in healthcare provision. Businesses that have a robust track record in managing healthcare services, ensuring access, and reducing health inequalities would be well-suited to compete. As the award has been made to an existing provider, other businesses are reminded of the importance of maintaining a high standard of service to be considered in future direct awards or competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Title

Mental Health - Primary Care MH Workers

Notice Description

Mental Health - Primary Care Mental Health Workers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mental Health - Primary Care Mental Health Workers NHS Kent and Medway ICB intend to award a contract to an existing Provider already providing the service following Direct Award C The proposed contract award is for the period from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and includes a 3-month no fault contract termination notice period. Contract Value - PS473,511.00

Procurement Information

The decision to award has been made at the Executive Management Committee including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Delivery Officer to award this service to the Invicta Health CIC as the existing provider for Kent and Medway. 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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010638-2026
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
£473,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks 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 KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kmicb.contracts@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVICTA HEALTH

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