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Qwell Mental Health Service for Wirral Place

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for the Qwell Mental Health Service aimed at Wirral Place, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This service falls within the health services category, specifically offering confidential, preventative online advice and counselling to residents registered with a GP in Wirral. The notice published on 18th March 2026 marks the start of a standstill period, with providers required to submit representations by 8 working days. The procurement method utilised is a Direct Award without prior publication of a call for competition, as the contract conforms to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract value stands at £83,501 annually, and whilst it has not been formally awarded, it is intended to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of one year with an option to extend for another year.

This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies operating within the health services industry with capabilities in digital and preventative mental health support. Businesses specialising in integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, alongside quality and innovation, are well-suited to compete, given the award criteria. Despite the limited procurement method favouring an incumbent provider, Kooth Digital Health Limited, the focus on innovative health solutions and social value presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sector to align themselves with future competitive procurement processes. The potential for collaboration with one of the UK's Integrated Care Boards also offers an avenue for expanding market presence within the NHS services framework.

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Notice Title

Qwell Mental Health Service for Wirral Place

Notice Description

Confidential, preventative online information, advice and counselling service to Wirral residents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 1 year contract with a 1 year extension option via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver a QWell Service in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS83,501.

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-066d39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024470-2026
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
£83,501 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks 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
TLD74 Wirral

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOOTH DIGITAL HEALTH

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