Contract for the Provision of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST's)
A Contract Award Notice
by HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £7M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 06 Feb 2025
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location






1 buyer
- Hertfordshire County Council Stevenage
1 supplier
- Mind in West Essex Harlow
Description
The Mental Health Support Teams offer place-based mental health and emotional wellbeing support (in schools and colleges). This could be in the form of targeted support on a 1-1 or group basis, Also non-targeted support is offered via workshops, assemblies, in-class groups and events. This is an early intervention service aimed at supporting children and families with mild-moderate mental health needs.
Total Quantity or Scope
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 April 2025 for three years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract value stated in II.1.7 is an estimated value based on 2024/25 annual contract value. We are yet to know the financial allocation for 2025/26 (from NHS E) but it will be at least £1,671,875 per annum as that was the contract value in 2024/25. There will be an increase applied as staff members have qualified and salaries increase. The contract value stated in II.1.7 is an estimated total contract value for the maximum contract term of 3 years plus an optional 12 months extension
Award Detail
1 | Mind in West Essex (Harlow)
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Renewal Options
There is the option to extend the contract for 12 months
Award Criteria
The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard | 100% |
price | 0 |
CPV Codes
- 85100000 - Health services
Indicators
- Options are available.
Legal Justification
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 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 Wednesday 19th February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 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 decision makers by Wednesday 19th Feb 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representation should be sent to: Strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: Herts & West Essex MHST Commissioner Deputy Head of Service IHCCT: CYPMHS Commissioning and Design The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contact. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements. There were no conflicts of interests identified.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04dc34
- FTS 003970-2025