Award

Therapeutic Service to Reduce the Impact of Poor Parental Mental Health

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the award stage for a procurement process concerning the delivery of a Therapeutic Service aimed at mitigating the effects of poor parental mental health within Liverpool. Classified under the Public authority - sub-central government, this contract falls within the psychiatrist or psychologist service category. The procurement commenced as a direct award without competition, aligning with the Provider Selection Regime 2023. The contract, valued at £396,562 excluding VAT, is set to begin on 1st May 2026 and concludes on 30th April 2027. Key milestones include the future signature date scheduled for 17th April 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the mental health services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to engage with a sub-central government project dedicated to community health improvement. Given the nature of the service, psychologist and psychiatrist practices with expertise in family therapy and parental mental health are well-positioned to leverage their capabilities to deliver impactful services. While this particular contract has been awarded to Wilks Forensic Psychology Ltd, businesses can explore similar future opportunities in light-touch regime procurement methods, which facilitate collaborations with local government bodies without stringent competitive bidding. Such engagements can significantly contribute to business growth by expanding service offerings within public sectors.

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Notice Title

Therapeutic Service to Reduce the Impact of Poor Parental Mental Health

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council intends to award a 12 month contract with no extension options via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Therapeutic Service to Reduce the Impact of Poor Parental Mental Health in Liverpool. The contract will start on the 01/05/26, expire on 30/04/27 and has a contract value of PS396,562 excluding VAT following the Direct Award Process C in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029838-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,562 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKS FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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