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title: "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies"
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# Improving Access to Psychological Therapies

Buyer: NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2af

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## Summary

The contract process initiated by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB focuses on the "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies" programme, classified under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services. The procurement, taking place in the Leicestershire area (region UKF21 and UKF22), involves the modification of an existing contract for a 2-year extension. It operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Key dates include the award date of 14th August 2025, with the contracting process having progressed into the award and contract update stages. This follows the formal modification of the contract as per regulatory provisions stated in the PSR's Regulation 13 (1)(a), thereby excluding Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 from applicability.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, as it aligns with the national strategy for mental health improvement. Providers who can deliver scalable psychiatrist or psychologist services are well-positioned to compete, particularly those that can support the expansion and enhancement of cognitive therapies addressing depression and anxiety. Vita Health Group, a large-scale supplier, is already involved, indicating that substantial organisational capabilities and a strong track record in the healthcare services domain are advantageous for participation. The procurement approach under PSR favours entities that can show clear, unambiguous compliance and adaptability to NHS standards and expectations, fostering growth potential for qualified service providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies [IAPT] programme offers recommended treatments for depression and anxiety. It contributes to the national mental health strategy No health without mental health.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067901-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 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 | £79,907,213 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 14:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067901-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:999999-2099:TEXT:EN:HTML

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