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title: "COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bff1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY SERVICES

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bff1

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria, alongside the Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority, have commissioned Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services. This procurement process facilitated through a direct award involves providing comprehensive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support services to employees of the PFCC, Cumbria Constabulary, and CCFRA. The procurement falls under the industry category of counselling services, specifically targeting organisations within the UKD1 region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £98,000, started on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend until 31st March 2028. The procurement was completed using a 'below threshold - without competition' method, as part of a light-touch regime, reflecting the procurement stage tagged as 'award' and 'contract'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in psychological and mental health services, particularly those offering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. With the ongoing direct need for bespoke therapeutic services for law enforcement and rescue personnel, businesses with expertise in resilience training and trauma processing can effectively contribute and expand their service portfolios. The collaborative nature of future procurement exercises suggests a broader scope for interested parties to showcase innovation in therapeutic solutions that can be delivered both remotely and in-person, thus allowing diversification and growth within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Police Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria (PFCC) & Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (CCFRA) have jointly directly commissioned Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services. To provides comprehensive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy service to the PFCC, Cumbria Constabulary & CCFRA employees. Delivered through specialist programmes that enables those who may need support to develop personal resilience and trauma processing skills to accessed remotely or face to face. The PFCC, CC and recently disaggregated CFRS Occupational Health Units are looking to undertake a collaborative advertised procurement exercise during 2027. A service review is being undertaken to provide a clearer understanding of strategy, volumes, requirements and structure for future services to be procured. A direct award contract has been awarded for an initial 12- months to 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for a further 12- months to 31st March 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061155-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Additional buyers | CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADEPT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061155-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061155-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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