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Provision of a Specialist Perinatal Service (SPS) clinical psychologist

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 12:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Halton Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Widnes, United Kingdom. This process is for the provision of a Specialist Perinatal Service (SPS) clinical psychologist, under the services category, focusing on welfare services. The procurement has progressed through to the contract stage, with the award details having been finalised. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026, with a completion set for the end of March 2029. The process was executed through a light-touch regime and utilised a below-threshold procurement method. The primary location for delivery is the UKD71 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services industry, specifically those experienced in welfare services and clinical psychology. The awarded supplier, MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, reflects that larger-scale organisations already involved in NHS services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The contract, valued at £188,400, indicates opportunities for growth within specialist healthcare services, particularly for businesses focusing on developing partnerships with local authorities and NHS trusts to deliver specialised, community-based care solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Specialist Perinatal Service (SPS) clinical psychologist

Notice Description

Delivery of the Provision of a Specialist Perinatal Service (SPS) clinical psychologist

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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