--- title: "St Helens Arts On Prescription Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054686" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054686" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054686.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054686.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-11" --- # St Helens Arts On Prescription Service Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054686 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054686) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054686.json) ## Summary St Helens Council is proceeding with the award of a contract for the Arts on Prescription Service under a direct award process as outlined in The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is awarded to Alef Trust CIC, aiming to deliver health services that focus on improving mental health through art-based interventions in the borough of St Helens. The renewed contract will commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2028, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The monthly sessions are currently held at St Helens Town Hall, with potential for relocation to ensure accessibility. The procurement falls under the services category, concentrating on health services, with a standstill period of 8 business days observed post-award notification. This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health and wellness programmes, particularly those experienced in collaborative service delivery and integration. Companies that possess expertise in arts-based therapy and are adept at reducing health inequalities through innovative approaches would find this contract suitable. The ability to work independently while achieving quantifiable improvements in mental health will be critical to meet the key performance indicators set forth by St Helens Council. With a focus on social value and sustainability, businesses aligning with these criteria can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice An Arts on Prescription programme to adults in the borough of St Helens, with the primary aim of being to improve mental health and wellbeing to participants. The programme will run on a weekly basis with two sessions per week which are currently held at St Helens Town Hall. Other location options can be explored but need to be in a central/accessible location for residents and have good transport links. The contractor will supply all the materials and tutors who will be trained to not only deliver engaging and interesting sessions but have qualifications skills or experience with working with adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress or low-level depression. The contractor will be able to work in a self-sufficient basis to achieve positive outcomes in mental health and wellbeing via key performance indicators. ### Lot Information Lot 1 An Arts on Prescription programme to adults in the borough of St Helens, with the primary aim of being to improve mental health and wellbeing to participants. The programme will run on a weekly basis with two sessions per week which are currently held at St Helens Town Hall. Other location options can be explored but need to be in a central/accessible location for residents and have good transport links. The contractor will supply all the materials and tutors who will be trained to not only deliver engaging and interesting sessions but have qualifications skills or experience with working with adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress or low-level depression. The contractor will be able to work in a self-sufficient basis to achieve positive outcomes in mental health and wellbeing via key performance indicators. Options: Three year contract with options to extend by an additional two twelve month periods. I.E. 3+1+1 ### Procurement Information This is a notification of the Intention to Award a contract for an existing service to an existing provider following a direct award process C under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031460-2025 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 May 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 | £234,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ST HELENS COUNCIL | | Locality | ST HELENS | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA10 1HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | St. Helens | | Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre | | Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston | | Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALEF TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2025 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031460-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sthelens.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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