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CYP Service 5-18 years in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process discussed involves NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB in Warrington, seeking to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract is aimed at delivering health services to children and young people aged 5-18 in Sefton through the CYP Service. The Venus Centre - Star Centre will provide support, including group sessions, drop-in work, and one-on-one therapy, especially targeting South Sefton. The procurement is in the award stage, with the notice marking the start of a standstill period for representations due within 8 working days of the announcement. Scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 with a one-year duration, the contract carries an annual value of £271,968.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and community services, particularly those with expertise in providing psychological and emotional support to young demographics. Given the focus on social value, improving access, and service sustainability, companies experienced in delivering integrated health solutions could find viable growth prospects through this contract. The procurement follows a limited procedure due to its alignment with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, indicating streamlined competition for the incumbent provider, Venus Working Creatively with Young Women, currently leading the initiative. Businesses capable of enhancing service quality and innovation will be well-poised to satisfy the requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

CYP Service 5-18 years in Sefton

Notice Description

Venus Centre - Star Centre, CYP support 5-18 years. Star Centre provides open access support to children and young people aged 5-18 with low to moderate emotional health and wellbeing needs. This is provided through a range of low intensity group sessions, drop in work and 1:1 therapy. The service is Sefton boroughwide but has a significant South Sefton operation and presence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver CYP support service 5-18 years in Sefton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS271,968.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 within 8 working days. 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-065fa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018462-2026
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
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
£271,968 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 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 ICB
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
TLD73 Sefton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENUS WORKING CREATIVELY WITH YOUNG WOMEN

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