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Mental Health and Neurodiversity Service in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for the Mental Health and Neurodiversity Service in Cheshire East. The contract aims to deliver services for individuals with autism spectrum conditions, supporting them both before and after diagnosis. The notice, published on 4th March 2026, marks the initiation of the standstill period under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method is limited, featuring a direct award without a prior call for competition. The contract, valued at £113,376 annually, is intended to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Interested parties are required to make their representations within eight working days from the notice's publication date to Sally Williams at the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialised in health services, especially those focusing on mental health and learning disability services. Providers with established capabilities in improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice are encouraged to engage, given the criteria emphasising social value, quality, and innovation. SMEs and organisations already satisfying similar service needs have a strong competitive footing, particularly those with a track record in integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and delivering value. The process leverages qualitative measures focused on maintaining high standards in service provision, opening doors for businesses that can innovate and sustain in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Mental Health and Neurodiversity Service in Cheshire East

Notice Description

This is a commissioned service in Cheshire East Place to support people with autism spectrum condition (ASC), on a pre and post diagnosis basis.

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 Mental Health and Learning Disability Service in Cheshire East . The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS113,376.

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'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066262
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019611-2026
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
£113,376 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 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 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
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
TLD62 Cheshire East

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACE4AUTISM

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