NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems

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 £4,863,998.00.

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.