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The Provision of Mental Health Services and Specialist Learning Disability Services in Hertfordshire

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of mental health and specialist learning disability services in Hertfordshire. This procurement, published under the Provider Selection Regime regulations 2023, was conducted as a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, focusing on hospital and related services within the UKH23 region. The total contract value is estimated at £2,000,000,000 over a potential seven-year period with an initial three-year term starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, inclusive of options to extend annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. The contract was signed on 27th March 2026, following the direct award process initiated by the Interim Director for Adult Care Services under delegated authority.

This significant contract presents an opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in mental health and learning disability services to establish a strong presence in Hertfordshire. Given the substantial contract value and scope, larger healthcare organisations or those currently expanding services within the UKH23 region are well-suited to engage. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive inpatient psychiatric and community health services, and those that meet criteria under the Provider Selection Regime, such as being a sole or realistic service provider, may find competitive advantage. This contract underscores strategic prospects for organisations able to align their offerings with regulatory frameworks and excel in performance assessments linked to contract extensions.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Mental Health Services and Specialist Learning Disability Services in Hertfordshire

Notice Description

All age mental health and adult specialist learning disability services, including the provision of inpatient psychiatric hospital care and community health services relating to mental health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for the provision of an all age mental health and adult specialist learning disability services, including the provision of inpatient psychiatric hospital care and community health services relating to mental health. An award of contract has been made following Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The estimated lifetime value of this contract is approximately PS2,000,000,000 excl VAT. This is for the maximum contract value over the maximum 7 year contract period which also includes an estimation of NHS inflation over the contract period. The start date was 1st April 2026 for a period of three years until 31st March 2029 with the option to extend up to a further 1+1+1+1 year(s) by written agreement, based on satisfactory performance and subject to funding being available.

Options: The option to extend up to a further 1+1+1+1 year(s) by written agreement, based on satisfactory performance and subject to funding being available.

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 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Decision Makers - Interim Director for Adult Care Services acting under authrority delegated by Cabinet to negotate and award the contract under Provider Selection Regime Route A. No conflicts of interest were identified

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034398-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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