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Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Children and Young Peoples Services

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Children and Young Peoples Services". This contract falls under the industry category of health services and is located in the UKK2 region. The process is at the contract award stage, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. This significant contract, valued at approximately £475,500,000, will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This award provides substantial opportunities for business growth in the healthcare sector, particularly for organisations capable of delivering services in mental health, learning disabilities, and support for children and young people. The procurement method employed was a direct award, which signifies a targeted and specific selection approach, making it ideal for large-scale and experienced healthcare providers like the Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, which was the successful bidder. The contract terms suggest opportunities for businesses experienced in and committed to delivering comprehensive health services aligned with national healthcare objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Children and Young Peoples Services

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Children and Young People Services<br/>The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS475,500,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Children and Young People Services
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS475,500,000 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option).

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031787-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£475,500,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
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 Dorset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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