{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc04-2026-01-20T16:02:55Z", "date": "2026-01-20T16:02:55Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc04", "description": "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 must be made to decision makers by 7th January 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk Details of individuals making the award decision: Director of Adult Care Services The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements. There were no conflicts of interest identified.", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc04", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Contract for the Provision of Services to Support Individuals who are Experiencing Challenges Associated with Mental and Emotional Distress", "status": "complete", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85323000", "description": "Community health services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Provision of services to support individuals who are experiencing challenges associated with mental and emotional distress. A range of preventative, early intervention and crisis services delivered for adults across Hertfordshire.", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 9th January 2026 until 8th January 2029 with the option to extend for 2 years up until 8th January 2031. (Maximum 5 years total.) The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard", "type": "quality", "description": "100" }, { "type": "price", "description": "0" } ] }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "There is the option to extend the contract for two (2) years subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council." }, "status": "cancelled" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKH23" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "procurementMethod": "limited", "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition", "reviewDetails": "The Council will enter into an 8 working day standstill period following publication of this Contract Award Notice before officially awarding the contract in line with the requirements under PSR.", "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [ { "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE", "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL", "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive" } ], "procurementMethodRationale": "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 by 7th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.", "amendments": [ { "id": "1", "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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 contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The contract was awarded on 8th January 2026, and commenced on 9th January 2026, and will continue until 8th January 2029 with the option to extend for 2 years up until 8th January 2031. (Maximum 5 years total.) The total value of the contract is PS3,697,105" } ] }, "awards": [ { "id": "085593-2025-HCC2517420-1", "relatedLots": [ "1" ], "status": "active", "suppliers": [ { "id": "GB-CHC-1101678", "name": "Mind in Mid Herts (MIMH)" } ] } ], "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-141099", "name": "Hertfordshire County Council", "identifier": { "legalName": "Hertfordshire County Council", "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "County Hall", "locality": "Hertford", "region": "UKH23", "postalCode": "SG138DQ", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk", "buyerProfile": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home", "classifications": [ { "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY", "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "description": "Regional or local authority" }, { "id": "01", "scheme": "COFOG", "description": "General public services" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-CHC-1101678", "name": "Mind in Mid Herts (MIMH)", "identifier": { "legalName": "Mind in Mid Herts (MIMH)", "id": "1101678", "scheme": "GB-CHC" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "11 Hatfield Road", "locality": "St Albans", "region": "UKH23", "postalCode": "AL1 3RR", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "scale": "large" } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-114606", "name": "Independent Choice and Procurement Panel", "identifier": { "legalName": "Independent Choice and Procurement Panel" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Wellington House", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "SE1 8UG", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-141099", "name": "Hertfordshire County Council" }, "contracts": [ { "id": "085593-2025-HCC2517420-1", "awardID": "085593-2025-HCC2517420-1", "status": "active", "value": { "amount": 3697105, "currency": "GBP" }, "dateSigned": "2025-12-02T00:00:00Z" } ], "bids": { "statistics": [ { "id": "1", "measure": "bids", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 1 } ] }, "language": "en" }