Award

CAMHS Emotional Health & Wellbeing service and Bereavement & Loss Service

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 14:05

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CAMHS Emotional Health & Wellbeing service and Bereavement & Loss Service" was undertaken by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, a public body based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the health services industry category. The process has advanced into the award stage, with an official contract awarded on 24th March 2026. This contract, governed under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, follows a direct award process without prior competition call and began on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £95,000. The service provision is specifically in the region of UKD3.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly in the health services sector. Businesses specialising in mental health services, with capabilities in delivering emotional health and wellbeing support or bereavement and loss services, would find this contract pertinent. The procurement process suggests opportunities for existing providers who successfully meet quality standards and aims to ensure continuity of care by maintaining service excellence while bypassing traditional competitive tender processes. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region with a proven track record in similar service provision stand to benefit, especially if they are aligned with criteria outlined in direct award evaluations, such as the "First Break" service.

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Notice Title

CAMHS Emotional Health & Wellbeing service and Bereavement & Loss Service

Notice Description

CAMHS Emotional Health & Wellbeing service and Bereavement & Loss Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to be provided: CAMHS Emotional Health & Wellbeing service and Bereavement & Loss Service
PCFT is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C
Approx lifetime value of contract: PS95,000
Contract dates: 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027

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 Procurement Act 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 23rd March 2026. 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-06666b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033350-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 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
PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 7SR
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARLY BREAK

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