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Creative Community Mental Health Learning Programme

TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Apr 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process reflects TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST's intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically for the "Creative Community Mental Health Learning Programme" in the community health services category. Located in Darlington, Yorkshire, this initiative is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with an initial 36-month contract period and an optional extension of 24 months. Official notices regarding this process initiated on 15th April 2026, marking the beginning of the standstill period for representations, which are due by noon on 25th April 2026. Stakeholders involved in the decision-making process include various directors from the NHS Trust, ensuring no conflicts of interest were present.

This tender is a significant opportunity for the existing community service provider, Converge, and other similar organisations to participate and leverage their expertise in providing mental health support within the community. Given the emphasis on social inclusion and the fostering of a collaborative learning environment, businesses that specialise in educational programmes or community outreach services may find this procurement beneficial for expanding their operational scope. The process utilises a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring that existing providers with a proven track record continue to meet the community's needs effectively, as they have over the past six years.

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Notice Title

Creative Community Mental Health Learning Programme

Notice Description

Community health services, but only in respect of community health services which are delivered to individuals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, the contract will be delivered from 1st April 2026 for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The annual contract value is PS80,000. A unique collaboration between TEWV and YSJU, Converge aims to support adults in the local community recovering from serious mental illness at the same time as enabling the university to fulfil its distinctive mission of social inclusion. Converge actively brings people onto the university campus, offering a portfolio of courses which are designed to support flourishing - TEWV provides core funding whilst the university provides free use of its outstanding facilities, access to its community, as well as logistical support and leadership. At the heart of Converge is the bringing together of Converge students and university students. Each learns from the other, each develops thanks to the other, and the long-term impact is felt not only in the lives of hundreds of individuals each year, The service will support the wider social and cultural community of York and North Yorkshire, creating a learning community that is constantly developing in response both to need and to demand.

Options: Extension option to extend 24 months

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 the relevant authority by noon 25th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034029-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 2TS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Brinkburn & Faverdale
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERGE

Further Information

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