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The Provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of a Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service is being conducted by Hertfordshire County Council, a regional authority in the UK. The contract intends to use the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is set to directly award the service to the existing provider, First Steps ED. This tender falls under the health services category and is intended for implementation in the UKH23 region. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a standstill period starting from the publication of this notice, and representations must be made by 5th May 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2028, with options to extend the contract for an additional period of up to two years, contingent on satisfactory performance.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in evidence-based health services focused on early intervention for eating disorders. It is particularly suited for providers experienced in delivering community-based mental health services with a holistic, person-centred approach. Companies that offer innovative and accessible interventions aimed at supporting resilience and recovery for children and young people will find this contract aligns with their expertise. Moreover, businesses with established partnerships and capabilities to adjust services to evolving needs can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio and reinforce their market position in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service

Notice Description

For the provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service. The Early Help Eating Disorder Service provides NICE-recommended, evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions for children and young people (CYP) aged 5-18 who are suspected to have, or be developing, eating difficulties or eating disorders, including related concerns. The service offers timely early intervention to prevent deterioration, promote recovery and resilience, and reduce the need for referral to specialist eating disorder services. Delivered as a community-based early help offer, the service responds flexibly to the evolving needs of CYP and their families. It adopts an innovative, holistic and person-centred approach, ensuring that CYP and families are actively involved in decision-making throughout their care. Accessibility and partnership working are central to the model, supporting positive outcomes through tailored, evidence-based support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for the provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Eating Disorder Service. The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2028 with the option to extend for 1 plus 1 years until 31st May 2030. (Maximum 4 years total.) The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for one (1) year plus one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 5th May 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-0687e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036329-2026
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 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

FIRST STEPS ED

Further Information

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