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title: "Provision of Talking Therapies"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Provision of Talking Therapies

Buyer: NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad6b

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## Summary

The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of talking therapies services. This procurement focuses on hospital services for individuals aged 16 and over, residing in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a non-competitive call for expressions of interest due by 12:00 PM on Friday, 26th June 2026. The anticipated commencement date for the service is 1st April 2027, and the opportunity involves a significant contract valued at approximately £70,000,000 over three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement method will align with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, ensuring compliance with specific healthcare service award standards.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services. The contract invites responses highlighting capabilities such as digital solutions and innovative approaches consistent with NHS guidelines. Suitable candidates might include healthcare providers with robust experience in delivering NHS talking therapies. Participating in this engagement could boost a business’s market position, by aligning with NHS England expectations and expanding their service offerings within the healthcare sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. While this is a non-competitive process at this stage, it provides a strategic ground to showcase expertise and prepare for any future competitive procurement processes that might follow.

## Notice

Call for Expression of Interest only, (NON COMPETITIVE) for the provision of talking therapies services to the those aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The service commencement date is Thursday 1st April 2027. 

Please note the deadline for expressions of interest is 12:00PM (MID-DAY) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026.

Any related procurements will be in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime(PSR) Regulations and Guidance. The awarding of this contract will be subject to the Health CareServices (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023, will not apply to this award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB is seeking to award a contract for the provision of mental health talking therapies services for patients ages 16 and above who are registered with a GP with Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly commencing 1st April 2027.

The estimated baseline contract value is PS70,000,000.00 (3years + 2years extension).

The purpose of this engagement is to:
* Improve understanding of the current provider market
* Inform consideration of the most appropriate PSR route, if any, at a future date
* Support internal planning and governance

Providers are invited to submit a short, high level response covering:
* Relevant experience
* Indicative service capability and capacity including how your organisation uses digital solutions and innovation to deliver NHS Talking Therapies services in line with NHS England guidance and expectations.
* Any key considerations that may impact delivery.

No pricing, commercial proposals, bids or detailed submissions are requested or permitted. Responses should be sent ciosicb.procure@nhs.net by 12:00PM (MID-DAY) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026 using reference MENTAL HEALTH TALKING THERAPIES SERVICE EOI. Additional information: This is a non competitive expression of interest exercise; any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published.

This exercise and does not commit the Commissioner to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements.

Any furture award of this contract will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023, will not apply to this award.

Responses should be sent ciosicb.procure@nhs.net using reference MENTAL HEALTH TALKING THERAPIES SERVICE EOI no later than 12:00 (Mid-day) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026.

Please note this PIN closes 12:00 (Mid-day) on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052771-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 2FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052771-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cios.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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