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Humber & North Yorkshire Crisis Text Support Service

HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 14:29

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, located in Hull, is planning a procurement process for the Humber & North Yorkshire Crisis Text Support Service, focusing on mental health support within the health services industry category. This planned tender is part of a Provider Selection Regime, using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process, and targets the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB Area, including Hull and regions such as York, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire. The procurement's stage is in the planning phase, and the process is expected to advance with further notices potentially by 1st September 2026, with initial expressions of interest to be submitted within 14 days from the tender's publication date. The total contract value is GBP 290,000 for a two-year period, managed under the NHS Standard Contract (short form).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, especially those focusing on mental health support. Suitably positioned businesses that can demonstrate expertise in quality, innovation, and an ability to address access inequalities will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The contract evaluation places emphasis on areas such as integration and social value, thus favouring businesses that can integrate seamlessly with existing health services and contribute positively to community well-being. Businesses interested in this procurement should ensure they meet the service specifications and be prepared to showcase their suitability during the evaluation process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Humber & North Yorkshire Crisis Text Support Service

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime notice of intent to award a contract for a Mental Health Crisis Text Support Service in the Humber and North Yorkshire area using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime notice of intent to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process. The commissioner will conduct an evaluation of the identified potential providers against the following service specification: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/media/3kodqktw/humber-north-yorkshire-crisis-text-support-service-final-specification.pdf Total available value to provide these services over a two year period is PS290,000. If your organisation considers itself to be a potential provider of these services please email hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net within 14 days of the publication date of this notice to be considered for inclusion. Following the end of the notification period the identified providers will be requested to make submissions confirming their suitability to provide these services. The commissioner will assess the Basic and Key Provider Selection Regime Criteria according to the following weightings: - Quality & Innovation: 35% - Access & Inequalities: 25% - Integration: 20% - Value: 10% - Social Value: 10% Additional information: This service will be contracted using the NHS Standard Contract (short form): https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/shorter-form-nhs-standard-contract-2026-2-particulars-service-conditions-general-conditions/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067916-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU10 6ED
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham South
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

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