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title: "Lancashire and Cumbria Liaison and Diversion and RECONNECT Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc64"
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published: "2025-04-03"
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# Lancashire and Cumbria Liaison and Diversion and RECONNECT Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc64

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## Summary

NHS England - North West has awarded contracts for the provision of Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services, and Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services in Lancashire and Cumbria. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and hence, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The services, classified under the industry category of health services (CPV 85100000), were urgently directly awarded to Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, with the contracts commencing on 1 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. The total value of the Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services contract is £4,243,769.21, while the Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services contract is valued at £726,072.

These tender awards present significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and support of mental health and community health services. Companies specialised in structured psychological support for individuals in the criminal justice system or those under court-ordered community sentences may find this tender particularly relevant. The opportunity for collaboration and sub-contracting arrangements with the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust during the 12-month span offers a chance for business growth and an enhanced service portfolio. The direct award ensures continuity of service, providing stability and potential future prospects for service improvement and expansion.

## Notice

NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) have issued an urgent contract awards to deliver Liaison and Diversion & RECONNECT services and Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services for Lancashire and Cumbria for a period of 12 months.

### Lot Information

Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services for Lancashire and Cumbria

Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services for Lancashire and Cumbria under the NHS Standard Contract. The service will offer assessment, advice and onward support and referrals to those entering and exiting the criminal justice system. Following the recommendation report from the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel review, the Relevant Authority has made the decision to abandon the competitive process and re-run the procurement exercise for this service. The Relevant Authority has issued a contract via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. This period allows sufficient time for this process to be completed while maintaining continuity of service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS4,243,769.21. This is an existing service. The contract commences 01 April 2025.

Lancashire and Cumbria Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services

Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services for Lancashire and Cumbria under the NHS Standard Contract. The service will offer structured psychological support to those subject to a court ordered community sentence. Following a procurement process that resulted in a non award of contract, the Relevant Authority has issued a contract via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. This period allows sufficient time for a new procurement process to be completed while maintaining continuity of service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS726,072 This is an existing service. The contract commences on 1 April 2025.

### Procurement Information

Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services for Lancashire and Cumbria. Following the recommendation report from the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel review, the Relevant Authority has made the decision to abandon and re-run the procurement exercise for this service. Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services for Lancashire and Cumbria. Following a procurement process that resulted in a non award of contract, the Relevant Authority has issued a contract via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. The Relevant Authority has issued contracts via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. This period allows sufficient time for the new procurement processes to be completed while maintaining continuity of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012676-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,969,841 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 4BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Festival Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012676-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/

## Provenance

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