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Thurrock Talking Therapies (Thurrock & Brentwood Mind)

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust for the 'Thurrock Talking Therapies' project, focused on community health services. This procurement is underway in the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It aims to supply NHS Talking Therapies in Thurrock, Essex. The standstill period ends on 27th March 2026, and the contract runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method is limited, with the direct award anticipated to Thurrock and Brentwood Mind. The contract value is £145,501, intended to deliver face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those providing psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality evidence-based interventions and support for mild to moderate mental health issues. Ideal candidates are organisations experienced in mental health service provision, as the contract favours continuity with existing service providers. SMEs in the healthcare sector may find this contract appealing, contributing towards regional mental health improvement efforts in Thurrock.

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Notice Title

Thurrock Talking Therapies (Thurrock & Brentwood Mind)

Notice Description

Talking Therapies in Thurrock

Lot Information

Lot 1

The awarded contract is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services, that are aimed at improving mental health outcomes by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The services will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations. It will cater to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, ensuring timely access to professional support. MPFT intends to award to Thurrock and Brentwood Mind through Direct Award Process C. The lifetime value of this contract is PS145,501.00 and will run from 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 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 27th 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-066c83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024178-2026
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

85323000 - Community 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
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THURROCK AND BRENTWOOD MIND

Further Information

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