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title: "Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f66"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f66

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the contracting process for a Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington. This healthcare service targets adults suffering from anxiety and depression, delivered through a stepped care model within a community setting. The procurement, classified under health services (CPV: 85100000), is at the award stage with Mental Health Matters identified as the supplier. The contract spans three years starting from 1st April 2026 with the potential to extend for two additional years. The contract, valued at £30,416,754.57, follows a direct award method without a prior call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime (2023).

The Talking Therapies Service presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare service delivery, particularly those experienced in mental health care, to engage with regional health authorities. The contract’s focus on integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and quality innovation can foster business growth for providers capable of meeting social value and healthcare inequality reduction objectives. The procurement requirements indicate a significant opportunity for organisations positioned to bring innovative and high-quality mental health services to community settings in the Sefton and Warrington regions.

## Notice

Talking therapies service for adults in Sefton & Warrington suffering with anxiety & depression. The Talking Therapies Service is based on a stepped care model inclusive of step 2 and 3 and is delivered within a community setting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton & Warrington Places intend to award a 3 year contract (plus 2 year option to extend) via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver Talking Therapies Services in Sefton & Warrington Places. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026 and expires on 31st March 2029. The annual contract value is PS6,083,350.91. The lifetime value of the contract (3+2 years) is PS30,416,754.57. Additional information: Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Commissioning Board intend to include an additional option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to Access and Recovery targets being met throughout the duration of the 3 year contract.

### 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 Kathy.hogg@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk within 8 working days from the publication date of this notice. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime (2023).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040637-2026 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £30,416,754 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington, TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040637-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025365-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/
- https://www.mhm.org.uk/

## Provenance

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