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title: "Thurrock Talking Therapies (Thurrock & Brentwood Mind)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c83"
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# Thurrock Talking Therapies (Thurrock & Brentwood Mind)

Buyer: MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c83

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust for the 'Thurrock Talking Therapies' project, focused on community health services. This procurement is underway in the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It aims to supply NHS Talking Therapies in Thurrock, Essex. The standstill period ends on 27th March 2026, and the contract runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method is limited, with the direct award anticipated to Thurrock and Brentwood Mind. The contract value is £145,501, intended to deliver face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those providing psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality evidence-based interventions and support for mild to moderate mental health issues. Ideal candidates are organisations experienced in mental health service provision, as the contract favours continuity with existing service providers. SMEs in the healthcare sector may find this contract appealing, contributing towards regional mental health improvement efforts in Thurrock.

## Notice

Talking Therapies in Thurrock

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The awarded contract is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services, that are aimed at improving mental health outcomes by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The services will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations. It will cater to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, ensuring timely access to professional support. MPFT intends to award to Thurrock and Brentwood Mind through Direct Award Process C. The lifetime value of this contract is PS145,501.00 and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027..

### 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 27th 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/024178-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 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 | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP 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 | TLH32 Thurrock |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURROCK AND BRENTWOOD MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024178-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mpft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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