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title: "The Provision of Mental Health Services and Specialist Learning Disability Services in Hertfordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068377"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# The Provision of Mental Health Services and Specialist Learning Disability Services in Hertfordshire

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068377

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of mental health and specialist learning disability services in Hertfordshire. This procurement, published under the Provider Selection Regime regulations 2023, was conducted as a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, focusing on hospital and related services within the UKH23 region. The total contract value is estimated at £2,000,000,000 over a potential seven-year period with an initial three-year term starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, inclusive of options to extend annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. The contract was signed on 27th March 2026, following the direct award process initiated by the Interim Director for Adult Care Services under delegated authority.

This significant contract presents an opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in mental health and learning disability services to establish a strong presence in Hertfordshire. Given the substantial contract value and scope, larger healthcare organisations or those currently expanding services within the UKH23 region are well-suited to engage. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive inpatient psychiatric and community health services, and those that meet criteria under the Provider Selection Regime, such as being a sole or realistic service provider, may find competitive advantage. This contract underscores strategic prospects for organisations able to align their offerings with regulatory frameworks and excel in performance assessments linked to contract extensions.

## Notice

All age mental health and adult specialist learning disability services, including the provision of inpatient psychiatric hospital care and community health services relating to mental health.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for the provision of an all age mental health and adult specialist learning disability services, including the provision of inpatient psychiatric hospital care and community health services relating to mental health. An award of contract has been made following Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The estimated lifetime value of this contract is approximately PS2,000,000,000 excl VAT. This is for the maximum contract value over the maximum 7 year contract period which also includes an estimation of NHS inflation over the contract period. The start date was 1st April 2026 for a period of three years until 31st March 2029 with the option to extend up to a further 1+1+1+1 year(s) by written agreement, based on satisfactory performance and subject to funding being available.

Options: The option to extend up to a further 1+1+1+1 year(s) by written agreement, based on satisfactory performance and subject to funding being available.

### 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 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Decision Makers - Interim Director for Adult Care Services acting under authrority delegated by Cabinet to negotate and award the contract under Provider Selection Regime Route A. No conflicts of interest were identified

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034398-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £2,000,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034398-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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