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title: "Contract for the Provision of Mental Health Support Services and Carers Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc01"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Contract for the Provision of Mental Health Support Services and Carers Support

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc01

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has entered into a contract for the provision of mental health support services and carers support, with the aim of improving wellbeing and reducing social isolation for adults living with mental health conditions. The services will be based at a Hub in Watford and extend outreach services to surrounding areas in South West Hertfordshire. The procurement falls under the industry category of community health services, with a classification code of CPV 85323000. This contract was formally awarded on 8th January 2026, commenced on 9th January 2026, and will continue until 8th January 2029, with an option to extend up to 2031. The procurement followed the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, utilising a limited award procedure without prior publication, with a total value of £1,906,195.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in community health services and support for mental health and carers. It is well-suited for established providers with proven capabilities in managing comprehensive support services and those with a presence or capacity to work in the Hertfordshire region. The contract's extension potential further allows for long-term business growth and stability within a vital public service area, making it an attractive prospect for eligible organisations. Businesses interested in engaging with Hertfordshire County Council should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in quality service provision under the PSR framework.

## Notice

For the provision of mental health support services and carers support for adults living with mental health conditions to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation. Services are delivered from a Hub in Watford and also outreach into surrounding areas of South West Hertfordshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 9th January 2026 until 8th January 2029 with the option to extend for 2 years up until 8th January 2031. (Maximum 5 years total.) The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for two (2) years subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

### 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 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 7th January 2026. 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/004964-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 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 | £1,906,195 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUIDEPOSTS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004964-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085590-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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