--- title: "Provision of Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service Clinical Psychological Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a0d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Provision of Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service Clinical Psychological Service Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a0d.json) ## Summary This procurement process by Lancashire County Council concerns the provision of clinical psychological services for the Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service. This tender falls under the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services and is set to commence on 1 April 2026 with a contract end date of 31 March 2027. The industry classification is services, specifically targeting mental health support for children and youth in Preston, UKD4. The procurement stage reached is Award, which confirms the contract under the Provider Selection Regime, with an anticipated maximum contract value of £218,520 and the potential for extension up to three years. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within mental health services, particularly those with expertise in integrating innovative solutions and quality improvements. Businesses with a focus on value, collaboration, and service sustainability are well positioned to compete for future collaborations or extensions. The direct award process has highlighted the importance of quality and innovation, making this an attractive opportunity for providers dedicated to high-quality service delivery, improving access to care, and reducing health inequalities. Therefore, businesses that aim to thrive in dynamic and evolving health service environments will find this contract desirable. ## Notice The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will provide consultation and training sessions for staff to: * Support the identification of Children who may benefit from this approach. * Consultation to provide enhanced thinking on how to support Children who are presenting with complex needs and/or risks. * Continuous professional development sessions as identified with LCYJS managers. * Lead multi-agency case formulation meetings. * LCYJS Practitioners and Consultant Clinical Psychologists will agree their understanding of the psychological formulation and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist will complete summary and this will be held on paperclip on CareWorks case records. * This collectively agreed summary case will be prepared for the LCYJS and other services and will summarise the outcome as to the best way to work, support the child and inform intervention planning. * Leading case formulation review, the frequency of reviews dictated by needs of the case, all cases to receive a case review at the point of closure so that next steps and any transition arrangements are agreed. * Consultant Clinical Psychologist will maintain appropriate records. The anticipated Service Commencement Date is 15/04/2026. The contract shall have an initial period of 1 year. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C, Provider Selection Regime. The intention is to award to the existing provider. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will provide consultation and training sessions for staff to: * Support the identification of Children who may benefit from this approach. * Consultation to provide enhanced thinking on how to support Children who are presenting with complex needs and/or risks. * Continuous professional development sessions as identified with LCYJS managers. * Lead multi-agency case formulation meetings. * LCYJS Practitioners and Consultant Clinical Psychologists will agree their understanding of the psychological formulation and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist will complete summary and this will be held on paperclip on CareWorks case records. * This collectively agreed summary case will be prepared for the LCYJS and other services and will summarise the outcome as to the best way to work, support the child and inform intervention planning. * Leading case formulation review, the frequency of reviews dictated by needs of the case, all cases to receive a case review at the point of closure so that next steps and any transition arrangements are agreed. * Consultant Clinical Psychologist will maintain appropriate records. The anticipated Service Commencement Date is 15/04/2026. The contract shall have an initial period of 1 year. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C, Provider Selection Regime. This lifetime value of this contract is PS218,520. The intention is to award to the existing provider. ### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14/04/2026. 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/034148-2026 | | 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 | 25 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 | £218,520 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (LSCFT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 11:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034148-2026 - 31 Mar 2026 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030024-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO47kp0aGZXo5Il1ClUdRBSnhUMUJDQ0tWN0pEUlhFNjVQTVhZMTBFWTdOSy4u - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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