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Care (Education) Treatment Reviews (CETR's)

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Feb 2026 at 21:30

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, who have awarded a contract titled "Care (Education) Treatment Reviews (CETR's)" under urgent circumstances. The industry category is health services, and it involves the provision of an independent Clinical Advisor and Expert by Experience for Care and Treatment Reviews for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism in mental health or specialist hospitals. Located in the UKD4 region, this contract was authorised on 30th July 2025, with implementation starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding by 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a limited method without prior publication, focusing specifically on addressing immediate safety and quality of care needs.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and learning disabilities. Pathways Associates CIC, the existing provider, demonstrates the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in delivering these critical services. Businesses capable of supplying experienced Clinical Advisors or offering similar consulting services in the health sector could find valuable opportunities through such contracts, particularly under time-sensitive regulatory frameworks where expertise is crucial to ensuring continuity and quality of care.

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Notice Title

Care (Education) Treatment Reviews (CETR's)

Notice Description

The provision of an independent Clinical Advisor and Expert by Experience for every Care (Education) and Treatment Review (CETR) required for people in a mental health or specialist hospital with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an independent Clinical Advisor and Expert by Experience for every Care (Education) and Treatment Review (CETR) required for people in a mental health or specialist hospital with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances. The value of the contract is capped at PS140,000 however it is dependant on the number of CETR's required. Contract Start Date: 01/09/25 Contract End Date: 31/03/26

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06498f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010739-2026
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 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 LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATHWAYS ASSOCIATES

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