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title: "Community Mental Health Services (Healthy Minds Service and Depression and Wellbeing Calls) LOTS in Mid and South Essex"
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# Community Mental Health Services (Healthy Minds Service and Depression and Wellbeing Calls) LOTS in Mid and South Essex

Buyer: NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050be1

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## Summary

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for community mental health services under the Provider Selection Regime. This process, guided by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, has led to the award of contracts for two lots: Lot 1 - Healthy Minds Service, and Lot 2 - Depression and Wellbeing Calls. The contracts, which extend from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028 with an optional 24-month extension, aim to deliver mental wellbeing support and depression management in the Mid and South Essex region. The procurement was open and competitive, culminating in the selection of Thurrock and Brentwood Mind as the service provider, known for engaging subcontractors like Trust Links and others. The standstill period concluded on 12th August 2025 with no representations filed, hence the formal award of the contract. The services are classified under "Community health services" with a focus on delivering comprehensive support and innovation in mental health interventions, particularly addressing health inequalities and promoting community resilience.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and related sectors, especially those specialising in mental health services. Companies with expertise in medical services, social care, and community support are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, particularly those equipped to offer innovative and integrative service models. Businesses that can demonstrate excellence in collaboration and the delivery of socially valuable services will find such tenders conducive for expansion into the valuable public health sector while addressing critical community needs. The expected expenditure for the two lots is capped over a three-year term, with a significant potential for additional revenue through optional extensions, making it an attractive prospect for sustained business growth in the health economy.

## Notice

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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.

### Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 and Lot 2

a) Lot 1 - Healthy Mind Services- currently known as 'Wellbeing Hubs', 'Happy Hubs' and 'Positive Pathways' Services. This lot will focus on delivering community-based mental wellbeing support, promoting resilience, early intervention, and social connection. b) Lot 2 - Depression Wellbeing Calls - a targeted service aimed at providing proactive support for people who have been newly diagnosed with depression by their Primary Care Practitioner and/or have been prescribed medication, referred to Talking Therapies or both. Additional information: The service that this Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply.

LOT 1 Healthy Minds Service

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under the competitive process. The Procurement relates to the Invitation to Tender (competitive process) for the provision of Lot 1: Healthy Minds Service (mental health services). The Authority has undertaken a full evaluation and assessment of the compliant bid submissions received as part of this competitive process, which were evaluated in line with the procurement documentation published within the Competitive Process Overview (CPO). The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documentation and CPO. As a result of this, the Authority intends to award the proposed Contract for the Service to the Provider that achieved the highest technical and commercial scores across the key criteria used. (Weighted 90% Quality and 10% Price). The purpose of this competitive process was for the Authority to secure a suitably qualified provider to deliver this Healthy Minds Service across Mid and South Essex. LOT 1 Healthy Minds is a new, transformed service across the whole of Mid and South Essex that focuses on community-based mental wellbeing support, promoting resilience, early intervention, and social connection. The Healthy Mind Service is a community-based mental health and wellbeing provision designed to offer timely, accessible, and person-centred support for adults aged 18+ across Mid and South Essex. The service will be delivered under a single umbrella but consist of two distinct, complementary pathways: Service 1 - Mental Health Community Connectors (MHCC): A flexible, community-facing service that acts as a first point of contact for individuals requiring mental health support. The MHCC team will work closely with Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) and local communities to connect people with appropriate services, community resources, and peer support. The focus will be on relationship building, social prescribing, personalised care planning, and enabling people to access the right support at the right time, without delivering long-term interventions. Service 2 - Healthy Mind Hubs: A short-term, community-based wellbeing offer providing a programme of holistic workshops, activities and wellbeing sessions to promote mental, physical and emotional health. The Hubs will act as a preventative and supportive resource for individuals with non-clinical mental health needs, aiming to build resilience, reduce isolation, and enhance community connections. Together, these services will work in partnership with local statutory, voluntary, and community services to create an integrated, person-led mental health support system within neighbourhoods. Additional information: The maximum 3-year contract value for LOT 1 is PS3,890,885.00 Pound Sterling, which acts as an affordability cap for the commercial offer template for this procurement. The total aggregate contract value for LOT 1 over the 5-year contract term (inclusive of optional extensions) is PS6,466,732.00 Pound Sterling.

Options: Option to extend for a further 24 months

LOT 2 Depression and Wellbeing Calls

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under the competitive process. The Procurement relates to the Invitation to Tender (competitive process) for the provision of Lot 2: Depression and Wellbeing Calls Service (mental health services). The Authority has undertaken a full evaluation and assessment of the compliant bid submissions received as part of this competitive process, which were evaluated in line with the procurement documentation published within the Competitive Process Overview (CPO). The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documentation and CPO. As a result of this, the Authority intends to award the proposed Contract for the Service to the Provider that achieved the highest technical and commercial scores across the key criteria used. Weighted 90% Quality and 10% Price assessment. The purpose of this competitive process was for the Authority to secure a suitably qualified provider to deliver this Lot 2: Depression and Wellbeing Calls Service across Mid and South Essex. LOT 2 - Depression Wellbeing Calls LOT 2 Depression Wellbeing Calls is a new, transformed service across the whole of Mid and South Essex. This is a targeted service providing proactive support for people newly diagnosed with depression by their Primary Care Practitioner, prescribed medication, referred to Talking Therapies, or both. The Depression Wellbeing Calls Service provides structured, proactive telephone support for individuals who have been newly diagnosed with depression by their Primary Care Practitioner and/or prescribed medication, referred to Talking Therapies, or both. The service offers a structured and compassionate response, ensuring the first contact with the individual is made within 3 working days of referral from primary care. The service aims to address the immediate needs of those presenting with depression, offering a blend of emotional support, goal-setting, and self-management strategies. The goal is to reduce the risk of suicide, enhance mental wellbeing, and support individuals in managing their daily lives, empowering them to transition to longer-term care and recovery services as necessary. Additional information: The maximum 3-year contract value for LOT 2 is PS285,875.00 Pound, which acts as an affordability cap for the commercial offer template for this procurement. The total aggregate contract value for LOT 2 over the 5-year contract term (inclusive of optional extensions) is PS475,130.00 Pound Sterling.

Options: Option to extend for a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048573-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 12 May 2025 |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,941,862 |
| Lots value | £6,941,862 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Fryerns |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURROCK AND BRENTWOOD MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 20:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048573-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 17:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044503-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 21:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031105-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 23:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018616-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk

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