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09 Jun 2026 at 09:55

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10 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is progressing with its procurement process to award a contract for Digital Mental Health Services, categorised under Health services. This tender operates under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C with the contract valued at approximately £749,325. The services are to be delivered from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for another 12 months. The formal contract award was approved on 28 October 2025, confirming Kooth Digital Health Limited as the supplier. The procurement method was limited, allowing for a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, specific to Dorset, UK (Region UKK2).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the digital health sector to partake in shaping innovative mental health services within the UK healthcare system. Particularly, established providers with a focus on digital health solutions or those capable of integrating with existing healthcare infrastructures may find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and influence. The direct award process signifies a preference for experienced and compliant providers, which can offer scalable and efficient solutions, positioning such enterprises to leverage their expertise in supporting public health objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Mental Health Service

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are Digital Mental Health Services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS749,325. The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with an extension option of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Digital Mental Health Services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS749,325. The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with an extension option of 12 months.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054095-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£749,325 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 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 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

Kooth Digital Health Limited

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