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Talking Therapies Service in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, who have issued a contract modification notice for the Talking Therapies Service in Sefton, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically health services, and targets residents in Sefton. Initially set to expire on 31st December 2025, the contract has been modified to extend until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting flexibility under the new regulations. The contract holds a significant value, with the lifetime total reaching £16,242,688 after modifications, and involves services being delivered to patients registered with a Sefton Place GP.

This procurement represents a growth opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services. The extension of the Talking Therapies Service in Sefton by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board opens avenues for service provision expansion, requiring expertise in mental health care delivery and strategic partnership collaboration. Organisations like Mental Health Matters, a large-scale supplier already involved in similar contracts, are well-positioned to leverage their existing capabilities and infrastructure to meet this extended demand. Businesses with a focus on innovative mental health solutions and effective healthcare delivery models can find significant opportunities for participation and competitive advantage in this evolving service landscape.

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Notice Title

Talking Therapies Service in Sefton

Notice Description

Talking Therapies services for people residing in Sefton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS IS A CONTRACT MODIFICATION NOTICE. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB have approved a modification to a contract that was awarded under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The existing contract to deliver Talking Therapies in Sefton Place started on 1st January 2021 and was due to expire on 31st December 2025. On the 21st November 2025 CMICB approved in line with governance a permitted modification under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 to incorporate activity and service provision for Warrington Place previously delivered under a separate agreement with this provider, and to implement a further 1 year contract from 1st December 2025. The Sefton lifetime value of this contract is PS14,466,951.64 The modification value is PS254,899.62 the new total contract value is PS14,721,850 A further review has been undertaken and rather than implement a 12 month contract, on the 19th March 2026 CMICB in line with governance approved a modification under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 to extend the term of the contract by 3 months. The original contract end date was 31st December 2025, the modified expiry date is now the 31st March 2026.The lifetime value of this contract is PS14,721,850. With the additional 3 months, the lifetime value increases to PS16,242,688

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract modification notice, under 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. This contract has now been formally modified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025090-2026
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
£14,466,951 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20254 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

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

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