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title: "Contract for the Provision of Services to Support Individuals who are Experiencing Challenges Associated with Mental and Emotional Distress"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for the Provision of Services to Support Individuals who are Experiencing Challenges Associated with Mental and Emotional Distress

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc04

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of services to support individuals experiencing mental and emotional distress. The services encompass preventative, early intervention, and crisis support for adults located in Hertfordshire, classified under community health services. The procurement process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a direct award carried out through Process C. The contract was awarded on the 8th of January 2026, commenced on the 9th of January 2026, and will run until the 8th of January 2029, with a possible extension for an additional two years, making the total potential duration five years. The total contract value is £3,697,105. The contracting process was executed without prior publication of a competition call, indicating a limited procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing community health services, particularly those adept in dealing with mental and emotional distress interventions. Companies that can deliver high-quality support and integrate preventative measures, crisis management, and early intervention strategies are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This procurement not only fosters business growth within the health services industry but also plays a crucial role in societal well-being, providing essential services to the community. The awarded contract to Mind in Mid Herts highlights the advantage for providers who have proven capability and a strong track record in similar service delivery, underlining the importance of past performance in securing future contracts.

## Notice

Provision of services to support individuals who are experiencing challenges associated with mental and emotional distress. A range of preventative, early intervention and crisis services delivered for adults across 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/004968-2026 |
| 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 | £3,697,105 |

## 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 | MIND IN MID HERTS (MIMH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004968-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085593-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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