--- title: "Provision of an early intervention service to CYP" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0668f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0668f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0668f4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-03-12" --- # Provision of an early intervention service to CYP Buyer: MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0668f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0668f4.json) ## Summary Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is set to award a contract to Kooth Digital Health Limited for the provision of an early intervention service aimed at improving the emotional and mental well-being of young people. This healthcare and social work services contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations and is executed through a Direct Award Process, as Kooth Digital Health Limited currently satisfies the existing contract requirements and is likely to meet those of the proposed new contract. The contract is to be mobilised from 01 April 2026 for a duration of one year, with a standstill period starting after the announcement, allowing for representations until 24 March 2026. Located in Liverpool, Merseyside (region UKD7), this procurement process is conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender focuses on health sector services and presents an opportunity for businesses involved in digital health services aimed at young people’s mental health. Given the contract's emphasis on continuity of service and satisfaction of existing criteria, businesses with proven efficacy in similar contracts may find this fitting. The procurement method allows seasoned providers to leverage their track record in delivering high-quality services, enabling them to develop a strategic partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and enhance growth within the health sector. ## Notice Provision of an early intervention service to CYP which targets improvements in young people's emotional and mental wellbeing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 MCFT intends to contract with Kooth Digital Health Limited, 5 Merchant Square, London, W2 1AY for the provision of an early intervention service to CYP which targets improvements in young people's emotional and mental wellbeing. MCFT is currently in contract with Kooth Digital Health Limited. For the new contract MCFT requires the service to be mobilised from 01 April 2026 for a period of 1 year. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Community Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded inline with Trust policy. ### Procurement Information MCFT intends to contract with Kooth Digital Health Limited, 5 Merchant Square, London, W2 1AY for the provision of an early intervention service to CYP which targets improvements in young people's emotional and mental wellbeing. MCFT is currently in contract with Kooth Digital Health Limited. For the new contract MCFT requires the service to be mobilised from 01 April 2026 for a period of 1 year. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Community Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded inline with Trust policy. 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24 March 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/022576-2026 | | 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 | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 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 | £294,320 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L34 1PJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Knowsley | | Electoral ward | St Michaels | | Westminster constituency | Knowsley | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KOOTH DIGITAL HEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022576-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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