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17 Jul 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for Adult ADHD Non Clinical Support in St Helens, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, focuses on non-clinical support services for adults with ADHD, including individual and group sessions aimed at better understanding and managing the condition. The intent to award notice was published on 17th July 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2028, entailing a total value of £175,000 for the two-year duration.

This procurement offers growth potential for businesses specialising in health services and non-clinical support, particularly those with experience in servicing adults with ADHD or similar conditions. Companies adept at delivering integrated, innovative, and collaborative services while enhancing social value and reducing health inequalities would be well-suited to compete. The current supplier, Liverpool Adult ADHD - Ladders of Life Ltd, has been indicated as the prospective provider, reflecting the continuity of care and value in maintaining existing service quality. This notice marks the commencement of a standstill period, permitting representations within 8 working days, creating an opportunity for engaged suppliers to understand procurement dynamics under the Provider Selection Regime.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adult ADHD Non Clinical Support in St Helens

Notice Description

Non clinical support for adults with ADHD in St Helens including individual and group sessions to help service users to understand and manage their condition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intends to award a 2 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Non Clinical Support to Adults with ADHD Service in St Helens. The contract will start on the 1st of December 2026, expire on 30th November 2028 and has an annual contract value of PS87,500.

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 within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cde2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067822-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL ADULT ADHD - LADDERS OF LIFE

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