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title: "Talking Therapies Self-Referral Chatbot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660ab"
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buyer: "MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Talking Therapies Self-Referral Chatbot

Buyer: MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660ab

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## Summary

The Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has announced their intention to award a contract to Limbic Limited for the provision of a Talking Therapies Self-Referral Chatbot. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services category, specifically targeting the region of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Managed under the Provider Selection Regime, this process has entered the award stage with the procurement being a limited method following a direct award process. Key deadlines include submission of representations by 13th March 2026. The contract spans three years from 8th February 2026 to 8th February 2029, with an estimated value of £120,895.50.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialised in health services, particularly those involved in healthcare technologies and digital support tools. Companies that focus on innovative solutions for healthcare and can demonstrate strong quality, value, integration, and social impact would be well-placed to compete in such procurements. Organisations involved in reducing health inequalities and improving service accessibility are also encouraged to participate, as these aspects are highly valued in this contract. The involvement of Limbic Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise in London, highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in providing specialised health services, fostering innovation within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is commissioned to provide Talking Therapies services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The Limbic Access Chatbot has proven (following a two-year pilot) to be a suitable solution in assisting the Talking Therapies team deliver an efficient referral and triage process. This procurement is for the provision of such services. The value of the three-year contract is PS120,895.50. The services will be provided between 08.02.26 and 08.02.29.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is commissioned to provide Talking Therapies services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The Limbic Access Chatbot has proven (following a two-year pilot) to be a suitable solution in assisting the Talking Therapies team deliver an efficient referral and triage process. This procurement is for the provision of such services. MPFT intends to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C The value of the three-year contract is PS120,895.50. The services will be provided between 08.02.26 and 08.02.29. Additional information: The Limbic Access Chatbot has proven (following a two-year pilot) to be a suitable solution in assisting the Talking Therapies team deliver an efficient referral and triage process. MPFT intends to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The value of the three-year contract is PS120,895.50. The services will be provided between 08.02.26 and 08.02.29.

### 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. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to Hilary Wood - procurement@mpft.nhs.uk The decision makers are Jeanett Larsen and Hilary Wood Conflict of interest forms have been completed by individuals within MPFT and by the supplier - no conflicts of interests have been declared. The provider has been assessed against 1. Quality and Innovation 40%, 2. Value 20%, 3. Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 15%, 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 15%, and 5. Social Value 10%. The provider was able to adequately demonstrate that they fulfilled the required criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018850-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Coton |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIMBIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018850-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mpft.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67601

## Provenance

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