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Specialised Commissioning Retained Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services (MHLDA)- North East & Yorkshire

NHS England · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:44.

Opportunity overview

The contracts being awarded under this notice are for the retained Specialised Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Autism (MHLDA) services:<br/><br/>Lot 1: Specialised Mental Health Services for Deaf People (Adults)<br/><br/>Lot 2: Tier 4 children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Medium Secure In-patient service (MSUs)<br/><br/>Lot 3: Tier 4 CYPMHS Children’s Services (Under 13’s)<br/><br/>Lot 4: Mental health service for Deaf children and adolescents

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services

Lots

  • Lot 1: Specialised Mental Health Services for Deaf People (Adults)Value not stated
  • Lot 2: Tier 4 children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Medium Secure In-patieValue not stated
  • Lot 3: Tier 4 CYPMHS Children’s Services (Under 13’s)Value not stated
  • Lot 4: Mental health service for Deaf children and adolescentsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-050948
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>• The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:<br/>• absence of competition for technical reasons<br/><br/>Explanation:<br/>The contracts being awarded under this notice are for the retained Specialised Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Autism (MHLDA) services, which are provided on a multi-regional footprint and form an essential part of the wider MHLDA care pathway. These contracts have been held by NHS England during 2024/25 and will be awarded on the same basis.<br/>These contracts include multiple interdependent services, reflecting the nature of specialised care. It is therefore understood that there is no alternative provision for these contracts due to the specialised nature of the services and the essential role they play within the wider MHLDA care system.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using Direct Award Process A. Under these regulations, where there is an existing provider of the service, and the service can only be delivered by that provider, no other process can be used.

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1: Specialised Mental Health Services for Deaf People (Adults)
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The contract is to deliver Specialised Mental Health Services for Deaf People (Adults)<br/><br/>The specialised service is provided to deaf service users who have significant mental health difficulties and have been unable to access culturally appropriate assessment and treatment services, or have not responded to treatments or require inpatient admission for assessment. The service will offer advice and support to care co-ordinators from the service users’ home area and may provide consultation and advice via teleconferencing facilities.<br/> <br/>The services provide expertise in the assessment, treatment and recovery of people who are deaf, likely to use British Sign language and have a serious mental health problem. Services may also specialise in the support of those people who are deaf and offend (Secure Services). The service can provide assessment, treatment, and <br/>care including long-term rehabilitation and short-term treatment.<br/><br/>The contract started 1st April 2025 and will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The approximate total lifetime value of the initial contract period is estimated to be £1,751,780 (Annual value of £350,356).<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded following a Direct Award Process A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Under these regulations, where there is an existing provider of the service, and the service can only be delivered by that provider, no other process can be used.

Options

Description
Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
No realistic alternative provider
Type
cost
Description
100
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2: Tier 4 children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Medium Secure In-patie
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The contract is to deliver Tier 4 children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Medium Secure In-patient service (MSUs)<br/><br/>MSUs provide care and treatment within a highly prescribed set of physical, relational, and procedural security measures, to a variety of young people. The secure system for young people in England is <br/>complex and there is no 'high secure' environment for children and young people. This means the most complex and vulnerable children and young people will be supported within MSUs. The predominant need for care and treatment will relate to the young person’s assessed risk of harm to self and/or others because of their mental health need. <br/><br/>The contract started 1st April 2025 and will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The approximate total lifetime value of the initial contract period is estimated to be £23,156,700 (Annual value of £4,631,340).<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded following a Direct Award Process A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Under these regulations, where there is an existing provider of the service, and the service can only be delivered by that provider, no other process can be used.

Options

Description
Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
No realistic alternative provider
Type
cost
Description
100
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3: Tier 4 CYPMHS Children’s Services (Under 13’s)
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The contract is to deliver Tier 4 CYPMHS Children’s Services (Under 13’s).<br/><br/>Tier 4 CAMHS Children’s Units provide highly specialist care and treatment across an integrated care pathway. The community element of the pathway includes Tier 3 CAMHS services, which will be commissioned by ICBs and may also involve services commissioned and provided by local authority children’s services. <br/><br/>The contract started 1st April 2025 and will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The approximate total lifetime value of the initial contract period is estimated to be £12,223,470 (Annual value of £2,644,694).<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded following a Direct Award Process A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Under these regulations, where there is an existing provider of the service, and the service can only be delivered by that provider, no other process can be used.

Options

Description
Following the initial 5 year contractperiod, there is an option to extend forup to an additional 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
No realistic alternative provider
Type
cost
Description
100
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4: Mental health service for Deaf children and adolescents
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The contract is to deliver Mental health service for Deaf children and adolescents.<br/><br/>The national service provides evidence-based treatment for young people either at home, in the community or in an inpatient unit and ensures that there is an effective, safe, and timely discharge to local services, giving specialist professional advice to referrers and other agencies where needed.<br/><br/>The contract started 1st April 2025 and will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The approximate total lifetime value of the initial contract period is estimated to be £9,811,925 (Annual value of £1,962,385).<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded following a Direct Award Process A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Under these regulations, where there is an existing provider of the service, and the service can only be delivered by that provider, no other process can be used.

Options

Description
Following the initial 5 year contract period, there is an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
No realistic alternative provider
Type
cost
Description
100

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-118033
Name
NHS England

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS1 4AP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
7&8 Wellington Place

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS England

Contact

Name
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-145541
Name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD1
Locality
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE3 3XT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-145542
Name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE3
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S10 2TH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-145543
Name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE4
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS7 3JX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
St Mary’s House, St Marys Rd,

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-141301
Name
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Derby
Postal Code
DE1 3QT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Award information

Award 1
Id
017654-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-145541
Name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Award 2
Id
017654-2025-2
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-145541
Name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Award 3
Id
017654-2025-3
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-145542
Name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Award 4
Id
017654-2025-4
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-145543
Name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
017654-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
017654-2025-1
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
2,452,492
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
017654-2025-2
Status
active
Award ID
017654-2025-2
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
32,419,380
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
017654-2025-3
Status
active
Award ID
017654-2025-3
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
18,512,858
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
017654-2025-4
Status
active
Award ID
017654-2025-4
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
13,736,695
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Leeds · UKE · LS1 4AP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD1
  • Delivery location · UKE3
  • Delivery location · UKE4

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-050948-2025-04-29T14:40:07+01:00compiled ·