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Community Mental Health Support for Women & Girls in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has issued an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the "Community Mental Health Support for Women & Girls in Sefton" contract. This procurement falls within the health services category, focusing on providing mental health support and counselling to women and girls registered with Sefton GPs. The standstill period commenced with the publication on the 18th of March 2026, lasting 8 working days for any provider representations. The one-year contract, valued at £84,520, is set to begin on the 1st of April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027. The award procedure follows a limited procurement method, specifically through a direct award to the existing provider, Swan Women's Centre, without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and mental health support, particularly those operating in or around Sefton. Organisations with a demonstrated commitment to social value, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability are well-suited to contribute effectively under the service criteria set by the buying organisation. The procurement process favours providers who excel in delivering high-quality services with innovation, making it fitting for established entities with a proven track record in community mental health initiatives. As such, businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the health sector or consolidate their presence in the UKD73 region should consider engaging in similar future procurement opportunities under the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Title

Community Mental Health Support for Women & Girls in Sefton

Notice Description

Mental health support and counselling for women and girls residing in Sefton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver mental health support for women & girls in Sefton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS84,520.

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-066d65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024537-2026
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
£84,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 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 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
TLD73 Sefton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWAN WOMEN'S CENTRE

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