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Talking Therapies Service in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 17:17

Tender Notice
Award

03 Mar 2026 at 10:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, located in Warrington, is overseeing a procurement process concerning the delivery of a Talking Therapies Service in Cheshire East. This service aims to enhance psychological and mental well-being through initial screening and intervention services. Categorised under Health Services, the procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The process, which is in the award stage, includes a standstill period allowing for representations by providers until eight working days from 3rd March 2026. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and extends to 31st March 2027, with an annual contract value of £2,569,266.

This tender, awarded to The Big Life Company Limited, presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale healthcare service providers adept at integrating and collaborating for service sustainability. The procurement method was limited, absent of prior publication of a competitive call, favouring the incumbent provider due to satisfactory prior performance. Businesses focused on health services, quality improvement, and innovation, particularly those with experience in managing psychological therapies, would find competing advantageous given the emphasis on improving access and reducing health inequalities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talking Therapies Service in Cheshire East

Notice Description

The Talking Therapies service provides an initial screening service and interventions to improve the psychological and mental wellbeing of the people of East Cheshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver The Talking Therapies Service in Cheshire East. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS2,569,266.

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 by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066095
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023752-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£2,569,266 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Big Life Company

Further Information

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