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title: "Talking Therapies"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Talking Therapies

Buyer: NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a78

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## Summary

The NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, located in Woking, has announced an intention to award a contract for the provision of Talking Therapies to the Centre for Psychology. This procurement falls under the health services category, with the primary focus on improving access to evidence-based psychological therapies for common mental health conditions. The procurement process was conducted under a Provider Selection Regime, not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is currently at the award stage. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 26 September 2025, allowing for representations from other providers. This £1,309,662 contract involves a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in psychological therapies, particularly those with capabilities in delivering cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling, and other therapeutic interventions. Companies experienced in innovative service delivery models catering to diverse populations, including virtual and face-to-face therapy sessions, stand to benefit. The contract's emphasis on quality, innovation, and integration with other health services offers a favourable environment for providers with a track record of collaboration and service sustainability. Firms with strong performance in improving access and reducing health inequalities are well-suited to compete in this tender, especially those able to demonstrate cost-effectiveness and social value in their service delivery.

## Notice

The NHS Talking Therapies service is a community-based service that aims to improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies for common mental health problems. The service offers a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions (including self-help options) including, but not limited to * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Interpersonal Therapy * Counselling * Brief Psychodynamic Therapy * Solution Focused Therapies * EDMR * Mindfulness The service has been a key priority for many years as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and continues to be one of the mental health priorities in NHS England 2025/26 Operating Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Talking Therapies service is a community-based service that aims to improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies for common mental health problems. The service offers a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions (including self-help options) including, but not limited to * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Interpersonal Therapy * Counselling * Brief Psychodynamic Therapy * Solution Focused Therapies * EDMR * Mindfulness The service will be available to all adults over the age of 17 registered with a General Practitioner within Surrey ICBs (with the exception of NE Hampshire & Farnham Place), experiencing mental distress in relation to common mental health problems. This service has been a key priority for many years as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and continues to be one of the mental health priorities in NHS England 2025/26 Operating Plan.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 26 September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056639-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 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 | £1,309,662 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU21 5BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Woking |
| Electoral ward | Canalside |
| Westminster constituency | Woking |
| Delivery location | TLJ26 East Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR PSYCHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056639-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.surreyheartlands.org/nhs-surrey-heartlands-board

## Provenance

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