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Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams is led by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, targeting the continued provision of support for mental health and wellbeing of children and young people within schools and colleges. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime and spans two areas: Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees - North Tees, and Middlesbrough & Redcar & Cleveland - South Tees, each valued at £1,420,536.39 and lasting from 13 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process is at the award stage, having been completed, with 10 April 2026 as a key deadline for provider representations during the Standstill Period. The procedure followed a limited approach, bypassing a prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services to grow by securing impactful contracts that enhance community wellbeing. Suitable candidates for this contract are those with proven expertise in delivering mental health support, preferably large providers capable of servicing the specified regions. Existing providers Alliance Psychological Services and The Link CIC are poised to continue, given their satisfactory service records, with new opportunities to reinforce their regional presence. The focus on mental health services aligns with current health sector demands, presenting substantial growth potential for companies vested in health service delivery in the UK.

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Notice Title

Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams

Notice Description

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by two existing providers who are both providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime values of each contract are listed below: Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees - North Tees PS1,420,536.39 Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland - South Tees PS1,420,536.39 Each contract is for 13 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) are designed to support mental health and wellbeing of children and young people (CYP) in and around schools and colleges.

Lot Information

Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees - North Tees

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by an existing provider who are providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,420,536.39 and the contract is for 13 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. Additional 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 10 April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland - South Tees

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by an existing provider who are providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,420,536.39 and the contract is for 13 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. Additional 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 10 April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

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 decision makers by 10 April 2026. 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-0675a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028137-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,420,536 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALLIANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

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