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title: "Therapeutic Alliance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055353"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Therapeutic Alliance

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055353

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## Summary

In the most recent public procurement process, Medway Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the award stage for the "Therapeutic Alliance" contract, focusing on health services for children and young people. This service, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, covers the emotional wellbeing needs of individuals aged 5-18, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or who are care leavers. The contract was awarded to NORTH KENT MIND on 5th May 2026 with services expected to begin on 1st April 2026. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, emphasising transparency and competitiveness in the selection process.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector. With the focus on providing a wide range of support including evidence-based interventions and workshops, businesses specialising in therapeutic services and digital health solutions are well-positioned to thrive. The service’s integration with local systems and its emphasis on reducing health inequalities offer additional potential for collaboration and innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in accessible, person-centred care, and those capable of aligning with social value commitments will find ample opportunities for engagement and growth in Medway and beyond.

## 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. This service is for children and young people aged 5-18 years (up until their 19th Birthday) and up to 25 years for those with special educational needs (and already in treatment or awaiting treatment) or who are care leavers (and who meet the criteria of the service). The service will provide a range of support for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing needs such as: * Evidence based interventions * Workshops * Parenting and peer support * Digital offer * Traumatic Bereavement support * LGBTQIA+ support * Care Leavers support * Positive Behaviour Support The model will be based on providing short intervention therapy, offering a core 6-12-week session model (shorter and longer where clinically indicated). Support will be available face to face (locally in Medway) and virtual through 1-1, group settings, workshops and through a digital offer (24/7 support). This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. Award Decision Makers Hannah Christie- Programme Lead for CYP Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Julia Cox- Head of Child Health Commissioning Aeilish Geldenhuys- Public Health Principal and Strategic Head of Public Health Programmes There were no conflicts of interest This is a New Service with an existing provider. Key Criteria Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (Weighted 26%) * The provider demonstrated that they will be able to confidently reduce the challenges people face when trying to access services, by embedding a streamlined approach to navigation and support. * The provider demonstrated they will confidently be able to deliver a local service, understanding the need to reach out to seldom heard groups, young people with increased vulnerabilities and utilise data and insights to reduce health inequalities. * Provider had a strong focus on the service being adaptable to meet the needs of young people, emphasising the need for patient choice and autonomy where clinically appropriate Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (Weighting 25%) * Evidence of current collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, young people and families in Medway. * Evidence of how the new service has a focus on co-production with young people and their families from the outset. * The provider demonstrated robust plans for developing and enhancing partnership working within Medway and where appropriate Kent. * The provider demonstrated that they understood that their service will be integral to the wider system and the importance of integration with Education, SEND, Children's Social Care and NHS providers. * The provider produced a high level overview of how to sustain the service across the length of the contract, consideration given to emerging needs and system wide challenges. Quality and innovation (Weighted 15%) * Case studies evidence high quality service delivery in their current services. * The provider demonstrated that the service has robust mechanisms and governance processes in place to monitor and review quality and safeguarding. * Evidence of forward thinking, creativity and flexibility across the length of the contract. Presentation (weighted 4%): * Clear, concise and excellently presented * Consideration given to the key fundamental elements of the service * Young Person centred and focused * Transparent, with clear expectations * Ensured the service specification was detailed throughout Social Value (weighted 5%), The provider has set out social value commitments in accordance with the Council's Social Value requirements. Value (weighted 25%) The provider confirmed delivery of the service within the financial envelope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has a 1 x 5 year and 2 x 3 year extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040977-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,846,297 |
| Lots value | £16,846,297 |
| Awards value | £16,357,496 |
| Contracts value | £16,357,496 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH KENT MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040977-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082891-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 11:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035042-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040977-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082891-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035042-2025
  25th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ablhealth.co.uk
- http://www.family-action.org.uk
- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- http://www.medway.gov.uk/.
- https://northkentmind.co.uk
- https://spurgeons.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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