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Berkshire West Mental Health Support Teams (MHST)

NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST ICB

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process entails the award of a contract for Berkshire West Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) services, managed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB as the commissioning authority. The industry category is healthcare services, aiming to support mental health initiatives in the Berkshire region. The contract involves service delivery from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with options to extend to 2030, and has been awarded to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust following a competitive process. The award process prioritised quality and innovation alongside integration and collaboration with a total contract value of £14,125,000 excluding VAT. The procurement date signed was 4th February 2026, aligning with healthcare service provider regulations under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This contract for mental health support services represents a significant opportunity for healthcare organisations specialising in mental health to engage in impactful service delivery within the Berkshire region. Businesses with a focus on healthcare service provision, and those seeking to expand their operations through collaboration with NHS entities, would be ideally positioned to compete in future procurement processes. The emphasis on quality, social value, and reducing health inequalities makes this tender a growth opportunity for ventures committed to innovative healthcare solutions and sustainable service models. Companies with existing capabilities in improving access to mental health services, promoting service sustainability, and fostering integration among health organisations will find this contract conducive to expanding their footprint in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Berkshire West Mental Health Support Teams (MHST)

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice following a competitive process for Berkshire West Mental Health Support Services (MHST) to NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (The Commissioner). The previous notice Corrigendum was: 2025/S 000-019439 The previous Intention to Award Notice was: 2025/S 000-016970 The contract period is 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 for 3 years (option to extend for 2 years (to 31st July 2030)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS14,125,000 excluding VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). VAT is of 0 value for this service. NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire West (BOB) ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation, the "NHS Thames Valley ICB", effective from 1st April 2026. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice Corrigendum. The awarding of this contract is subject to the HealthCare 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice following a competitive process for Berkshire West Mental Health Support Services (MHST) to NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (The Commissioner). The previous notice Corrigendum was: 2025/S 000-019439 The previous Intention to Award Notice was: 2025/S 000-016970 The contract period is 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 for 3 years (option to extend for 2 years (to 31st July 2030)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS14,125,000 excluding VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). The award criteria and weightings for this procurement was: Quality and Innovation: 45% Value: 10% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 20% Improving access. Reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 15% Social Value: 10% The highest scoring provider is Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire West (BOB) ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation, the "NHS Thames Valley ICB", effective from 1st April 2026. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. 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 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years

Procurement Information

Corrigendum already published for Intention to Award Notice. This notice is being used as a confirmation of award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018900-2026
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
£14,125,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 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 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AMERSHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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