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Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Apr 2026 at 16:45

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board focuses on the delivery of mental health support services across Tees Valley, specifically targeting areas such as Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland. The initiative, titled "Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams," falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and is classified as a service procurement. Following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 and utilising Direct Award Process C, the contracts were officially awarded on 14th April 2026, covering the period from 13th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the awarded contracts amount to £1,420,536.39 each for the specified geographical regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services for children and young people within educational settings. The continued awarding of contracts to existing providers underscores the value perceived in experienced suppliers who have previously demonstrated satisfactory service delivery. Businesses like Alliance Psychological Services and The Link CIC, both large-scale organisations involved in this procurement, highlight the emphasis on established providers with a proven track record in aligning with the PSR 2023 Key Criteria and meeting financial envelopes. Companies looking to engage in similar opportunities should focus on maintaining high-quality service delivery and compliance with healthcare regulations to maximise growth potential in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034406-2026
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

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
15 Apr 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 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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

The LINK CIC

Further Information

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