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Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 May 2026 at 15:03

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the contracting process for a Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington. This healthcare service targets adults suffering from anxiety and depression, delivered through a stepped care model within a community setting. The procurement, classified under health services (CPV: 85100000), is at the award stage with Mental Health Matters identified as the supplier. The contract spans three years starting from 1st April 2026 with the potential to extend for two additional years. The contract, valued at £30,416,754.57, follows a direct award method without a prior call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime (2023).

The Talking Therapies Service presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare service delivery, particularly those experienced in mental health care, to engage with regional health authorities. The contract’s focus on integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and quality innovation can foster business growth for providers capable of meeting social value and healthcare inequality reduction objectives. The procurement requirements indicate a significant opportunity for organisations positioned to bring innovative and high-quality mental health services to community settings in the Sefton and Warrington regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington

Notice Description

Talking therapies service for adults in Sefton & Warrington suffering with anxiety & depression. The Talking Therapies Service is based on a stepped care model inclusive of step 2 and 3 and is delivered within a community setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton & Warrington Places intend to award a 3 year contract (plus 2 year option to extend) via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver Talking Therapies Services in Sefton & Warrington Places. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026 and expires on 31st March 2029. The annual contract value is PS6,083,350.91. The lifetime value of the contract (3+2 years) is PS30,416,754.57. Additional information: Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Commissioning Board intend to include an additional option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to Access and Recovery targets being met throughout the duration of the 3 year contract.

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 Kathy.hogg@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk within 8 working days from the publication date of this notice. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime (2023).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040637-2026
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
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
£30,416,754 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD61 Warrington, 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

Further Information

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