Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Published: Mar 19, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Mental Health Matters — £30,416,755

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About This Opportunity

healthcare services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Talking Therapies Service in Sefton and Warrington. By NHS Cheshire AND Merseyside Integrated CARE.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Talking therapies service for adults in Sefton & Warrington suffering with anxiety & depression. The Talking Therapies Service is based on a stepped care model inclusive of step 2 and 3 and is delivered within a community setting.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton & Warrington Places intend to award a 3 year contract (plus 2 year option to extend) via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver Talking Therapies Services in Sefton & Warrington Places. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026 and expires on 31st March 2029. The annual contract value is £6,083,350.91. The lifetime value of the contract (3+2 years) is £30,416,754.57. Additional information: Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Commissioning Board intend to include an additional option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to Access and Recovery targets being met throughout the duration of the 3 year contract.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 19, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: 025365-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD has issued 223 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 161 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Social Protection & Welfare, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Mental Health Matters was awarded the contract for £30,416,755. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 025365-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Mental Health Matters. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.