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Palms Therapies Referrals 2025- 2026

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Palms Therapies Referrals 2025-2026" has been completed under urgent circumstances by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. This contract addresses urgent needs in health care services due to a significant backlog of patient treatment lists, affecting hospital and related services. The process was an award procedure without prior publication, and it is governed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total contract value is £186,100, and the contract period spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with services delivered in the UK, specifically Hertfordshire. The procurement focused on mental health support for children and young people, prioritising quick interventions to prevent escalation and improve community well-being.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services and early intervention strategies, particularly those focused on children and young people with autism or learning disabilities. The service is designed to deliver customised interventions, providing timely mental health support within the community. Avenue Therapies Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in mental health services. Business growth can be fostered through innovative solutions aligning with Thrive principles, delivering support both face-to-face and online. Such businesses must demonstrate capacity for responsive service delivery focused on emotional and mental health needs, thus contributing to community health improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palms Therapies Referrals 2025- 2026

Notice Description

To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care - 100%<br/><br/>Palms Therapies Referrals 2025- 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice confirms that a contract award has been made due to urgent circumstances.

The service provides early intervention mental health support for children and young people (CYP), including those with autism and/or learning disabilities who meet PALMS criteria. It delivers time-limited support for mild to moderate emotional and mental health needs.

The focus is on prevention and early identification, offering timely support to improve outcomes for CYP and their families/carers, reduce escalation, and support wellbeing within the community.

Interventions are individually tailored and agreed at initial assessment in line with Thrive principles, and may be delivered through 1:1 sessions either face-to-face or online, based on identified needs and goals.

Contract value: PS186,100
Contract period: 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026

Procurement Information

The award is considered urgent due to a significant increase in waiting lists and backlog pressures caused by unforeseen circumstances. Rising patient treatment lists and service disruptions, including cancellations, have intensified the situation, and any delay in action poses a risk to patient safety.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027708-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 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
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL7 1BW
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Peartree
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Avenue Therapies Ltd

Further Information

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