Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust
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Trust HQ, Corporation Street,
Stafford
ST16 3AG
UK
Contact person: Bethan Davies
Telephone: +44 03007907000
E-mail: bethan.davies@mpft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG2
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.mpft.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67601
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
Reference number: RRE-01719
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Providers to deliver additional capacity and specialist support across Children and Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH) services through two distinct lots. The procurement aims to improve access, reduce waiting times, and enhance the quality and range of support available to children, young people, and their families.
Across both lots, services must be person‑centred, timely, compliant with NHS standards, and fully integrated with local pathways. The procurement aims to expand choice, improve outcomes, and ensure children and young people receive high‑quality, flexible mental health support.
The contracted services are expected to commence 1st July 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with options to extend up to a further 12 months, plus 9 months.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 985 201.50
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Digitally Enabled
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are seeking a Provider to work in partnership with, who will provide patient facing digital tools for Children, Young People and/or their parents or carers. The tools will provide NICE recommended evidence-based interventions for common mental health presentations (with specified target populations e.g. age range). The tool will align with NICE guidance and activity and outcomes aligning with the NHSE CYP Access and Waiting Times Standard, with reporting directly into The Mental Health Services Data Set.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 55%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Specialist Intervention Support (1)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to procure a provider that will deliver neurodevelopmental assessments, psychological therapies and creative therapies for children and young people, addressing gaps in provision and supporting those affected by waiting times. The service will provide timely, structured interventions with some flexibility expected in mode of delivery as a complementary or bridging offer within existing pathways.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 55%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-030387
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: RRE-01719
Title: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Digitally Enabled
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/05/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFB Labs Ltd
London
EC1R 3DA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 807 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: RRE-01719
Title: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Specialist Intervention Support (1)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/05/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla
London
EC2A 2AP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 177 701.50
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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 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 midnight, 29th May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
No conflicts of interest were identified during the evaluation process; all bids have been evaluated by service representatives.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Midlands Partnersip NHS Foundation Trust
Trust HQ. St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3AG
UK
E-mail: Procurement@mpft.nhs.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
All appeals should be raised in line with the prevailing legislation.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Midlands Partnersip NHS Foundation Trust
Turst HQ St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street
Stafford
SJ16 3AG
UK
E-mail: Procurement@mpft.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/05/2026