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title: "NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems"
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# NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems

Buyer: NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3d8

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by the NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, concerns the urgent contract award for "NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems." Categorised under Community health services (CPV 85323000), this contract is vital for the Mid and South Essex Health Economy. The tendering procedure is in the 'Award' stage and utilised a limited procurement method due to urgent circumstances, circumventing the usual competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. The contract, awarded to Inclusion (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2027. It is critical for maintaining continuous mental health services and has an estimated value of £4,863,998. The award was necessitated by identified risks of service disruption if a new provider were engaged, hence prioritising continuity and immediate capability to deliver services without delay.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for established service providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those with existing frameworks capable of delivering mental health interventions. Companies adept in community health services, online therapy, and psychological consultation are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board's focus on seamless service provision amidst urgent needs underscores the demand for qualified providers ready to manage comprehensive mental health programmes. Businesses with strong infrastructure, immediate capacity, and expertise in the Essex region or similar health economies can leverage such opportunities to expand their reach and impact.

## Notice

Urgent award notice under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as 'the Authority'). The awarded contract is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services, that are aimed at improving mental health outcomes by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The services will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations. It will cater to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, ensuring timely access to professional support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Urgent award notice under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as 'the Authority'). The awarded contract is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Services, that are aimed at improving mental health outcomes by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The services will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations. It will cater to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, ensuring timely access to professional support. This contract is being awarded on an urgent basis due the ongoing procurement Competitive Process, necessitating the continuation of services with the current provider to avoid disruption. A delay in awarding this contract through standard procurement routes would have led to a service gap, negatively impacting service users by increasing waiting times and deteriorating mental health conditions. Due to urgent circumstances, the Authority has awarded the above named contract to incumbent provider: Inclusion (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) (MPFT) The contract period is from 1st January 2026 - 31st March 2027. The total aggregate contract value is estimated at PS4,863,998.00. This notice is being issued within 30 days of contract signatures being achieved. This is an urgent award notice under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this contract.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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 in this award. Rationale as to why this provider has been awarded: In line with the guidance for exemptions in urgent situations under the Public Contracts Regulations (PSR), the current provider has been awarded the contract due to the following reasons: *Continuity of Care: The current provider has established relationships with service users, ensuring seamless care and avoiding disruption that could arise from transitioning to a new provider. *Immediate Capacity and Expertise: The provider possesses the necessary infrastructure, workforce, and clinical expertise to continue delivering services without requiring additional mobilisation time. *Avoidance of Service Gap: Appointing a new provider would require a significant transition period, during which service users could experience delays or a temporary lack of access to critical mental health support. *Compliance with Urgent Procurement Regulations: this urgent award is justified as the ICB has identified extreme urgency that prevents the implementation of a competitive tender process to cover the service provision. Proposed review date to conduct a full application of the PSR for that service: N/A as the Authority is undergoing a Competitive Procurement Process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062982-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 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 | £4,863,998 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INCLUSION (MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) (MPFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062982-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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