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Provision of Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service Clinical Psychological Service

Lancashire County Council

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:09

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31 Mar 2026 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process by Lancashire County Council concerns the provision of clinical psychological services for the Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service. This tender falls under the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services and is set to commence on 1 April 2026 with a contract end date of 31 March 2027. The industry classification is services, specifically targeting mental health support for children and youth in Preston, UKD4. The procurement stage reached is Award, which confirms the contract under the Provider Selection Regime, with an anticipated maximum contract value of £218,520 and the potential for extension up to three years.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within mental health services, particularly those with expertise in integrating innovative solutions and quality improvements. Businesses with a focus on value, collaboration, and service sustainability are well positioned to compete for future collaborations or extensions. The direct award process has highlighted the importance of quality and innovation, making this an attractive opportunity for providers dedicated to high-quality service delivery, improving access to care, and reducing health inequalities. Therefore, businesses that aim to thrive in dynamic and evolving health service environments will find this contract desirable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service Clinical Psychological Service

Notice Description

The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will provide consultation and training sessions for staff to: * Support the identification of Children who may benefit from this approach. * Consultation to provide enhanced thinking on how to support Children who are presenting with complex needs and/or risks. * Continuous professional development sessions as identified with LCYJS managers. * Lead multi-agency case formulation meetings. * LCYJS Practitioners and Consultant Clinical Psychologists will agree their understanding of the psychological formulation and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist will complete summary and this will be held on paperclip on CareWorks case records. * This collectively agreed summary case will be prepared for the LCYJS and other services and will summarise the outcome as to the best way to work, support the child and inform intervention planning. * Leading case formulation review, the frequency of reviews dictated by needs of the case, all cases to receive a case review at the point of closure so that next steps and any transition arrangements are agreed. * Consultant Clinical Psychologist will maintain appropriate records. The anticipated Service Commencement Date is 15/04/2026. The contract shall have an initial period of 1 year. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C, Provider Selection Regime. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will provide consultation and training sessions for staff to: * Support the identification of Children who may benefit from this approach. * Consultation to provide enhanced thinking on how to support Children who are presenting with complex needs and/or risks. * Continuous professional development sessions as identified with LCYJS managers. * Lead multi-agency case formulation meetings. * LCYJS Practitioners and Consultant Clinical Psychologists will agree their understanding of the psychological formulation and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist will complete summary and this will be held on paperclip on CareWorks case records. * This collectively agreed summary case will be prepared for the LCYJS and other services and will summarise the outcome as to the best way to work, support the child and inform intervention planning. * Leading case formulation review, the frequency of reviews dictated by needs of the case, all cases to receive a case review at the point of closure so that next steps and any transition arrangements are agreed. * Consultant Clinical Psychologist will maintain appropriate records. The anticipated Service Commencement Date is 15/04/2026. The contract shall have an initial period of 1 year. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C, Provider Selection Regime. This lifetime value of this contract is PS218,520. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14/04/2026. 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-067a0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034148-2026
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£218,520 £100K-£500K

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
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT)

Further Information

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