24107 Community Based Open Access Engagement and Mental Health Risk Support Service for young people aged 13 to 25

CPV: Community health services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

12 Jun 2026, 10:26 BST

Last source update

27 Jul 2026, 15:23 BST

Authority reference

24107

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-070870

Classification (CPV)

Community health services

Delivery area

East of England (UKH12)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award

Publisher note: 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24 June 2026. Written representations can be made to [email protected] This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Award decision makers: Director of Public Health; Children's Commissioning Manager; Senior Procurement Manager There were no conflicts of interest identified. Direct award process C has been chosen as there is an existing contract in place and the provider's performance has been consistently satisfactory. The proposed new contract does not differ materially from the current arrangement. Relative importance of key criteria: Quality and innovation - 30% Value - 30% Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 15% Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 15% Social value - 10% Quality and innovation and value are the most important considerations. Centre 33 are nationally evaluated on working with this cohort of young people, with the evaluation finding that the young people who engaged benefitted from greater and significant improvements to their mental health. The funding provided by the Authority contributes to the provider being able to leverage significant additional funding through local and external grants, leading to value for money. The other key criteria have also been considered. The provider has a wide range of local partnerships and works collaboratively with health, education, social care, voluntary sector and local government partners. The open access nature of the service offers a comprehensive pathway of support for young people, improving access and offering choice. Centre 33 have signed the Authority's climate charter and are committed to working with commissioners on metrics and timescales.

• Centre 33Awarded supplierGB-CHC: 1074974 33 Clarendon Street, Cambridge, East of England, CB1 1JX

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