24107 Community Based Open Access Engagement and Mental Health Risk Support Service for young people aged 13 to 25

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cambridgeshire County Council involves awarding a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for a community-based open access engagement and mental health risk support service targeting young individuals aged 13 to 25 in Cambridgeshire. This procurement is classified under the community health services industry category and operates as a service procurement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract intended to start on 1 July 2026 and end on 31 March 2028. The contract has been valued at £181,017 and employs a procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, resulting in a direct award to the existing provider Centre 33. Interested parties need to make representations by 24 June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those focusing on mental health and youth services. The opportunity is ideal for organisations that are capable of offering a flexible, relationship-based service delivery model for youth engagement. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate excellence in creating access and choice, while displaying innovation and value in service delivery, will be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The ability to form collaborations with health, education, social care, and local government partners is advantageous, indicating potential for future growth and service integration within the community. Centre 33 was chosen as it has shown consistent satisfactory performance and can leverage additional funds through local and external grants, enhancing value for money.

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Notice Title

24107 Community Based Open Access Engagement and Mental Health Risk Support Service for young people aged 13 to 25

Notice Description

Re-procurement of community-based open access engagement and mental health risk support service for young people aged 13 to 25 in Cambridgeshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Community-based open access engagement and mental health risk support service for young people aged 13 to 25 in Cambridgeshire. This is a specialised, relationship-based delivery model to support young people flexibly without the requirement to meet stringent eligibility criteria. The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS181,017 The service will start on 1 July 2026 and end on 31 March 2028.

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 Act 2023 do not apply to this award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055553-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,017 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE 33

Further Information

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