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Typed Talk Service

SHEFFIELD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 May 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has issued an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime for a contract titled "Typed Talk Service," focusing on delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) via a typed talk service. This procurement falls under the health services category, and the procurement process is proceeding via a limited method without prior call for competition, as governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The location of the service is specified as the UKE region, with the contract anticipated to be awarded to Ieso Digital Health (UK) Limited following a standstill period ending on 28th May 2026. This 12-month contract, valued at £384,000 with a potential extension for another 12 months, has not yet been formally awarded but is subject to representations from providers within the designated timeframe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in digital health and therapy services. Businesses capable of delivering innovative healthcare solutions, improving access, and promoting service sustainability can benefit greatly from such contracts. Providers meeting NHS contractual and legislative requirements are well-positioned to compete, especially those with a track record in integrating and collaborating with existing healthcare systems. The structured criteria focus on quality aspects such as value, integration, and social value, making this an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector and contribute to reducing health inequalities.

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Notice Title

Typed Talk Service

Notice Description

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provided via a typed talk service

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) via a typed talk service

The Trust intends to award a contract to the existing provider following PSR direct award option "C" The Contract will awarded to IESO Digital Health. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements as detailed in the NHS Standard Subcontract.

The contact will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months and has a value of PS384,000 for the initial 12 months and the potential extension options.

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 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Midnight on 28th 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-06991b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044534-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 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
SHEFFIELD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7QQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESO DIGITAL HEALTH (UK

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