This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 16:15

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 14:02

Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust has conducted a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, aimed at enhancing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin. The process is currently in the Award stage and focuses on expanding service capacity for children and young people across two service lots. The industry category for this procurement is health services, with services expected to commence on 1st July 2026, running for an initial three-year period with potential extensions. Key location for the delivery of services is region UKG2. The standstill period concludes at midnight on 29th May 2026. This open procedure procurement seeks to address long waiting times and improve mental health support quality, integrating local pathways in compliance with NHS standards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for both small and large businesses capable of delivering digitally enabled mental health tools and specialist intervention support. Providers like BFB Labs Ltd and ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla have been recognised in this process. Businesses specialising in delivering evidence-based interventions, psychological therapies, and digital tools will find prime opportunities here, especially those aligning with NICE guidelines and national standards. The divided lots mean more targeted and specialised interventions, enabling businesses with specific expertise in mental health services for young people to contribute effectively to improving service outcomes, while promoting business growth through long-term governmental contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Notice Description

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Providers to deliver additional capacity and specialist support across Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH) services through two distinct lots. The procurement aims to improve access, reduce waiting times, and enhance the quality and range of support available to children, young people, and their families. Across both lots, services must be person-centred, timely, compliant with NHS standards, and fully integrated with local pathways. The procurement aims to expand choice, improve outcomes, and ensure children and young people receive high-quality, flexible mental health support. The contracted services are expected to commence 1st July 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with options to extend up to a further 12 months, plus 9 months.

Lot Information

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Digitally Enabled

We are seeking a Provider to work in partnership with, who will provide patient facing digital tools for Children, Young People and/or their parents or carers. The tools will provide NICE recommended evidence-based interventions for common mental health presentations (with specified target populations e.g. age range). The tool will align with NICE guidance and activity and outcomes aligning with the NHSE CYP Access and Waiting Times Standard, with reporting directly into The Mental Health Services Data Set.

Renewal: Extension options of plus 1 year plus 9 months

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Specialist Intervention Support (1)

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to procure a provider that will deliver neurodevelopmental assessments, psychological therapies and creative therapies for children and young people, addressing gaps in provision and supporting those affected by waiting times. The service will provide timely, structured interventions with some flexibility expected in mode of delivery as a complementary or bridging offer within existing pathways.

Renewal: Extension options of plus 1 year plus 9 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£1,985,201 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
15 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BFB Labs Ltd

ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla

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