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NHS Somerset ICB - Young People's Mental Health Digital Support Service

NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Jun 2026 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has issued an Intention to Award Notice for a contract concerning the provision of the Young People's Mental Health Digital Support Service. This contract, valued at £49,157.18, will run from 1st January 2027 to 31st March 2027. The process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations and is managed without publishing a call for competition, signifying a limited procurement method. The contract is intended to continue digital mental health support without interruption, alongside enhancing alignment with existing mental health services. The publication of this notice on 8th June 2026 signals the start of a standstill period, with representations expected by 18th June 2026. The contracting process is in the award stage, with the location for service provision based in the UKK23 region.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those capable of offering innovative digital solutions for mental health. Businesses that are adept in quality service delivery, with a focus on improving access while reducing inequalities, will find this tender particularly advantageous. The contract aligns well with entities that value integration and collaboration within the healthcare sector to achieve sustainability. Enterprises interested in contributing social value and ensuring service sustainability in large rural areas, such as Somerset, should consider preparing for future engagement processes suggested by the ICB to influence the subsequent competitive procurement stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Somerset ICB - Young People's Mental Health Digital Support Service

Notice Description

This is an Intention to Award Notice to award a contract using the Direct award C process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations for NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the provision of the Young People's Mental Health Digital Support Service. Digital mental health support forms an important part of Somerset's children and young people's mental health system, providing an accessible early intervention offer alongside school-based, community and specialist services. It offers a low-threshold route for children and young people who may be reluctant to access traditional face-to-face support, particularly in a large rural county. The current contract for digital mental health and emotional wellbeing support is due to end on 31st December 2026. To maintain continuity of support while ensuring the future model reflects local need, a time-limited direct award is proposed, followed by a defined period of engagement with children and young people. This engagement will inform a subsequent competitive procurement for a refreshed service model. This approach supports fair and transparent commissioning while ensuring that future service design is informed by lived experience rather than assumptions or historic delivery models. Expected Outcomes Through this approach, the expected outcomes are: Continued access to digital mental health support for children and young people with no gap in provision. Improved understanding of what children and young people want and value from a digital offer. A clearer, CYP-informed service specification with outcomes and quality measures that reflect local need. Improved alignment of the digital offer with schools, MHSTs, CAMHS and VCSE provision. Reduced risk of commissioning a service that does not meet the needs of children and young people. Demonstrable evidence of participation and co production to support SEND inspection and wider assurance requirements. The contract period is 1st January 2027-31st March 2027. The total combined contract value is PS49,157.18 The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 18th June 2026. This exercise was carried out by NHS Somerset Integrated care board, supported by NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), along with the publication of this notice. This contract had not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the provision of the Young People's Mental Health Digital Support Service. Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably. Digital mental health support forms an important part of Somerset's children and young people's mental health system, providing an accessible early intervention offer alongside school-based, community and specialist services. It offers a low-threshold route for children and young people who may be reluctant to access traditional face-to-face support, particularly in a large rural county. The current contract for digital mental health and emotional well being support is due to end on 31st December 2026. To maintain continuity of support while ensuring the future model reflects local need, a time-limited direct award is proposed, followed by a defined period of engagement with children and young people. This engagement will inform a subsequent competitive procurement for a refreshed service model. This approach supports fair and transparent commissioning while ensuring that future service design is informed by lived experience rather than assumptions or historic delivery models. Expected Outcomes Through this approach, the expected outcomes are: Continued access to digital mental health support for children and young people with no gap in provision. Improved understanding of what children and young people want and value from a digital offer. A clearer, CYP-informed service specification with outcomes and quality measures that reflect local need. Improved alignment of the digital offer with schools, MHSTs, CAMHS and VCSE provision. Reduced risk of commissioning a service that does not meet the needs of children and young people. Demonstrable evidence of participation and co production to support SEND inspection and wider assurance requirements. The contract period is 1st January 2027-31st March 2027. The total combined contract value is PS49,157.18 The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 18th June 2026. This exercise was carried out by NHS Somerset Integrated care board, supported by NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), along with the publication of this notice. This contract had not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

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 18th June 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053931-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,157 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 4RN
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kooth Digital Health Limited

Further Information

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