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Published 21 Apr 2026, 17:10 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service

Official notice

Authority: Hertfordshire County Council (Local council)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: East of England (UKH23)

Awarded value£1,000,000published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 16 Apr 2026no call for competition

Awarded to First Steps ED

What is being bought

Published requirement description

For the provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Early Help Eating Disorder Service.

The Early Help Eating Disorder Service provides NICE‑recommended, evidence‑based and evidence‑informed interventions for children and young people (CYP) aged 5-18 who are suspected to have, or be developing, eating difficulties or eating disorders, including related concerns. The service offers timely early intervention to prevent deterioration, promote recovery and resilience, and reduce the need for referral to specialist eating disorder services.

Delivered as a community‑based early help offer, the service responds flexibly to the evolving needs of CYP and their families. It adopts an innovative, holistic and person‑centred approach, ensuring that CYP and families are actively involved in decision‑making throughout their care. Accessibility and partnership working are central to the model, supporting positive outcomes through tailored, evidence‑based support.

CPV: Health services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1The service is for the provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health…Awarded

The service is for the provision of a Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Eating Disorder Service.

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 June 2026 until 31st May 2028 with the option to extend for 1 plus 1 years until 31st May 2030. (Maximum 4 years total.)

The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Delivery: East of England

Extensions: There is the option to extend the contract for one (1) year plus one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

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: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 21 Apr 2026, 17:10 BST
Last source update: 13 May 2026, 14:05 BST
Authority reference: HCC2617687
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-043940
Classification (CPV): Health services
Delivery area: East of England (UKH23)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0687e3 Find a Tender

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 Regulations 2024 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 5th May 2026.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: The Council will enter into an 8 working day standstill period following publication of this Contract Award Notice before officially awarding the contract in line with the requirements under PSR.

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 Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations must be made to decision makers by 5th May 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: [email protected] Details of individuals making the award decision: CYPMHS Clinical Commissioning Manager Senior Development Manager CYPMHS Senior Commissioning Manger Herts & West Essex MHST Commissioning Officer Deputy Head of Service IHCCT: CYPMHS Commissioning and Design The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements. There were no conflicts of interest identified.

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender

Published amendments (1)

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. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The contract has now been formally awarded using direct award p…

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £1,000,0001 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 16 Apr 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
First Steps ED	£1,000,000 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 036329-2026-1 · First Steps ED
Signed
16 Apr 2026
Value
£1,000,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Hertfordshire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Hertford, East of England, SG138DQContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Independent Choice and Procurement PanelReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

First Steps EDAwarded supplierGB-CHC: 1185092 Woburn House, Vernongate,, Derby, East Midlands, DE1 1UL

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.