Planning

Provision of Talking Therapies

NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of talking therapies services. This procurement focuses on hospital services for individuals aged 16 and over, residing in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a non-competitive call for expressions of interest due by 12:00 PM on Friday, 26th June 2026. The anticipated commencement date for the service is 1st April 2027, and the opportunity involves a significant contract valued at approximately £70,000,000 over three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement method will align with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, ensuring compliance with specific healthcare service award standards.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services. The contract invites responses highlighting capabilities such as digital solutions and innovative approaches consistent with NHS guidelines. Suitable candidates might include healthcare providers with robust experience in delivering NHS talking therapies. Participating in this engagement could boost a business’s market position, by aligning with NHS England expectations and expanding their service offerings within the healthcare sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. While this is a non-competitive process at this stage, it provides a strategic ground to showcase expertise and prepare for any future competitive procurement processes that might follow.

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Notice Title

Provision of Talking Therapies

Notice Description

Call for Expression of Interest only, (NON COMPETITIVE) for the provision of talking therapies services to the those aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.<br/><br/>The service commencement date is Thursday 1st April 2027. <br/><br/>Please note the deadline for expressions of interest is 12:00PM (MID-DAY) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026.<br/><br/>Any related procurements will be in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime(PSR) Regulations and Guidance. The awarding of this contract will be subject to the Health CareServices (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023, will not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB is seeking to award a contract for the provision of mental health talking therapies services for patients ages 16 and above who are registered with a GP with Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly commencing 1st April 2027.

The estimated baseline contract value is PS70,000,000.00 (3years + 2years extension).

The purpose of this engagement is to:
* Improve understanding of the current provider market
* Inform consideration of the most appropriate PSR route, if any, at a future date
* Support internal planning and governance

Providers are invited to submit a short, high level response covering:
* Relevant experience
* Indicative service capability and capacity including how your organisation uses digital solutions and innovation to deliver NHS Talking Therapies services in line with NHS England guidance and expectations.
* Any key considerations that may impact delivery.

No pricing, commercial proposals, bids or detailed submissions are requested or permitted. Responses should be sent ciosicb.procure@nhs.net by 12:00PM (MID-DAY) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026 using reference MENTAL HEALTH TALKING THERAPIES SERVICE EOI. Additional information: This is a non competitive expression of interest exercise; any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published.

This exercise and does not commit the Commissioner to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements.

Any furture award of this contract will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023, will not apply to this award.

Responses should be sent ciosicb.procure@nhs.net using reference MENTAL HEALTH TALKING THERAPIES SERVICE EOI no later than 12:00 (Mid-day) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026.

Please note this PIN closes 12:00 (Mid-day) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052771-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
PL31 2FR
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

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