---
title: "Development of a Community Hub for Mental Health Care and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06088e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# Development of a Community Hub for Mental Health Care and Support

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06088e

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## Summary

The City of York Council has awarded a contract for the "Development of a Community Hub for Mental Health Care and Support" within the City of York. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically community health services, and utilises the light touch procurement regime. The procurement method adopted was direct and below threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 9th December 2025 and is active from 10th December 2025 until 10th October 2026, with a potential extension dependent on grant funding from the central government. This initiative is part of a strategic effort to centralise mental health care services, bringing benefits to the community by improving access to mental health support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services delivery, particularly those with a focus on mental health care. SMEs like "The Innovation Unit Limited," the awarded supplier, would find this contract ideal, offering a framework to showcase innovative solutions in partnership with a public authority. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolios and establish credibility in the public sector, providing a platform for growth and future collaborations.

## Notice

Development of a Community Hub for Mental Health Care and Support which is a mental health partnership within City of York.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004284-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 10 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE INNOVATION UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004284-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004284-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.innovationunit.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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