Mental Health Practitioners in PCN’s and SMI Health Checks

A Contract Addendum Notice
by NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: not specified
Value: ___

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 19 Jun 2026
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

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Location

Chelmsford

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1 buyer

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board Chelmsford

Description

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) has awarded a contract for the provision of Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) in Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Physical Health Check services to the existing provider, Vita Health Group, following Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, acting as the Relevant Authority, is commissioning these services to support adults with complex mental health needs who are not suitable for Talking Therapies, providing access to a range of interventions including personalised and trauma-informed care, psychological support, medicines management, and coordinated care. The SMI service ensures individuals receive an annual physical health check, appropriate follow-up, and access to interventions to improve their physical health outcomes.

Ammendments to Previous Notice

2. VI 3

This is a Direct Award Process C intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 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 midnight Thursday 18th June 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. Written Representation should be sent to: cariad.burgess@attain.co.uk The Decision Maker for this award was NHS Essex ICB Executive Board based on the value and term of the contract

3. 3.Explanation

This is a Direct Award Process C intention to Confirmation of award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 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 midnight Thursday 18th June 2026. The This contract has not yet formally now been awarded, this notice serves formally awarded using Direct Award Process C, as an intention reflected via this Corrigendum to award under PSR. the original Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award Notice) published on 08/06/2026 (2026/S 000-053775).