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title: "The Provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0687e3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# The Provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0687e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service" is managed by Hertfordshire County Council. This service, focusing on the health services industry category, is located in the UKH23 region. The existing contract has been awarded through a direct award procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), not under the traditional Public Contracts Regulations. The formal contract commencement is set for 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2028, with possibilities for extension up to 2030. This contract, valued at £1,000,000, focuses on delivering community-based early help interventions for children and young people aged 5-18 suspected of developing eating disorders.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on mental health and community care for young people. Companies well-versed in providing evidence-based and person-centred health interventions will find this contract a significant growth opportunity. The emphasis on partnership and flexible service delivery offers scope for innovation and collaboration, thereby encouraging businesses to contribute their unique expertise in pursuit of better health outcomes for children and young people. Suppliers adept at working within frameworks like the PSR, and those with experience in direct award processes, will be particularly well-positioned to participate.

## Notice

For the provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service. The Early Help Eating Disorder Service provides NICE-recommended, evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions for children and young people (CYP) aged 5-18 who are suspected to have, or be developing, eating difficulties or eating disorders, including related concerns. The service offers timely early intervention to prevent deterioration, promote recovery and resilience, and reduce the need for referral to specialist eating disorder services. Delivered as a community-based early help offer, the service responds flexibly to the evolving needs of CYP and their families. It adopts an innovative, holistic and person-centred approach, ensuring that CYP and families are actively involved in decision-making throughout their care. Accessibility and partnership working are central to the model, supporting positive outcomes through tailored, evidence-based support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for the provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Eating Disorder Service. The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2028 with the option to extend for 1 plus 1 years until 31st May 2030. (Maximum 4 years total.) The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for one (1) year plus one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

### 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 5th May 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/043940-2026 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 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 | £1,000,000 |

## 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 | FIRST STEPS ED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043940-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036329-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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