---
title: "Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675a4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board focuses on the delivery of mental health support services across Tees Valley, specifically targeting areas such as Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland. The initiative, titled "Tees Valley Mental Health Support Teams," falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and is classified as a service procurement. Following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 and utilising Direct Award Process C, the contracts were officially awarded on 14th April 2026, covering the period from 13th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the awarded contracts amount to £1,420,536.39 each for the specified geographical regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services for children and young people within educational settings. The continued awarding of contracts to existing providers underscores the value perceived in experienced suppliers who have previously demonstrated satisfactory service delivery. Businesses like Alliance Psychological Services and The Link CIC, both large-scale organisations involved in this procurement, highlight the emphasis on established providers with a proven track record in aligning with the PSR 2023 Key Criteria and meeting financial envelopes. Companies looking to engage in similar opportunities should focus on maintaining high-quality service delivery and compliance with healthcare regulations to maximise growth potential in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by two existing providers who are both providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime values of each contract are listed below: Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees - North Tees PS1,420,536.39 Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland - South Tees PS1,420,536.39 Each contract is for 13 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) are designed to support mental health and wellbeing of children and young people (CYP) in and around schools and colleges.

### Lot Information

Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees - North Tees

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by an existing provider who are providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,420,536.39 and the contract is for 13 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. Additional 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 10 April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland - South Tees

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by an existing provider who are providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,420,536.39 and the contract is for 13 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. Additional 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 10 April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

### 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 decision makers by 10 April 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/034406-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £1,420,536 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; THE LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 15:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034406-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028137-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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