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30 Jun 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria, alongside the Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority, have commissioned Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services. This procurement process facilitated through a direct award involves providing comprehensive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support services to employees of the PFCC, Cumbria Constabulary, and CCFRA. The procurement falls under the industry category of counselling services, specifically targeting organisations within the UKD1 region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £98,000, started on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend until 31st March 2028. The procurement was completed using a 'below threshold - without competition' method, as part of a light-touch regime, reflecting the procurement stage tagged as 'award' and 'contract'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in psychological and mental health services, particularly those offering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. With the ongoing direct need for bespoke therapeutic services for law enforcement and rescue personnel, businesses with expertise in resilience training and trauma processing can effectively contribute and expand their service portfolios. The collaborative nature of future procurement exercises suggests a broader scope for interested parties to showcase innovation in therapeutic solutions that can be delivered both remotely and in-person, thus allowing diversification and growth within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY SERVICES

Notice Description

The Police Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria (PFCC) & Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (CCFRA) have jointly directly commissioned Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services. To provides comprehensive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy service to the PFCC, Cumbria Constabulary & CCFRA employees. Delivered through specialist programmes that enables those who may need support to develop personal resilience and trauma processing skills to accessed remotely or face to face. The PFCC, CC and recently disaggregated CFRS Occupational Health Units are looking to undertake a collaborative advertised procurement exercise during 2027. A service review is being undertaken to provide a clearer understanding of strategy, volumes, requirements and structure for future services to be procured. A direct award contract has been awarded for an initial 12- months to 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for a further 12- months to 31st March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061155-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADEPT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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