Procurement

Mental Health Practitioners in PCN's and SMI Health Checks

  • NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06afb7

Description

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) has awarded a award 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.

Notices

F14: Corrigendum notice for changes or additional information

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-057816
Published
19 June 2026, 8:21am

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-053774
Published
8 June 2026, 1:18pm