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title: "Kent Children & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance"
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# Kent Children & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance

Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e91a

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## Summary

The NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Kent Children & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £51.5 million, will commence on 1st April 2026, and run until 31st March 2036, with the possibility of a three-year extension. This project is classified under health services and aims to offer evidence-based interventions for children's mental health in Kent, UK. Key updates confirm the completion of the competitive process and the formal award notice issued on 10th February 2026, after initial intent to award was announced in July 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for those in health services, particularly providers equipped to deliver both contemporary and digital healthcare solutions. Businesses focusing on innovative, NICE-compliant therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or creative therapies, will find this contract a lucrative opportunity. The project encourages collaboration, aiming to integrate mental health support within a wider care plan, thus benefiting multi-agency service providers. Subcontracting is supported, opening avenues for SMEs to engage in substantial partnerships, with Salus notably named as a key supplier. The procurement method was open, allowing eligible and experienced providers to compete effectively.

## Notice

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Provider Selection Regime
(PSR) Competitive Process for a Children's & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service in Kent. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 10 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process for a Children's & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service in Kent. The Therapeutic Alliance will offer NICE-compliant, evidence-based, individual and group-based interventions to children and young people with predominantly moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. In some cases, the Provider will support children and young people with more severe and enduring mental health needs as part of a multi-agency response / care plan.

A range of evidence-based and innovative support and interventions, including self-help support, will be offered to cater for children and young people's differing needs and preferences. Where appropriate, support will be provided to families. Evidence-based interventions will include:
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
* British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited creative therapies (examples being cooking, gardening, outward bound, arts, craft, drama, eco-therapies, music
* mentoring
* peer support sessions.
In addition, the Provider must offer a digital intervention offer that:
* is freely open to access
* is tailored for different age groups as appropriate
* is available out of hours (with some aspects available 24/7)
* has a high level of activity/supports a large number of children and young people
* includes peer support and forum functionality.
This contract relates to a new service in terms of model (moving from multiple providers to a lead provider) - existing services have been through a review to re-design service model and delivery and transform existing arrangements into a new provision with the intention to award being made to an existing provider. 
The contract duration will be for an initial period of 10 years with an option
to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.
This notice is an Intention to award a contract under the Competitive Process.
The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS51,501,775
The initial term of the contract will be between 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036, with the option to extend to up to 31st March 2039

Options: Contract may be extended for up to 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012461-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,303,703 |
| Lots value | £55,303,703 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,501,775 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012461-2026
- 2 Jul 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036716-2025
- 3 Mar 2025 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007721-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/

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