Find a TenderAwarded without competition

Published 17 Feb 2026, 16:08 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

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Official notice

Authority: NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (NHS & healthcare)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: South West (UKK15)

Awarded value£432,497published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 23 Dec 2025no call for competition

Awarded to Bath Mind

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Breathing Space operates as a space for individuals who are suffering from mental health issues or emotional distress to be able to visit and receive immediate support. The service is aimed at anyone who is at risk of a mental health crisis or who is struggling to manage their mental wellbeing and would benefit from professional support.

Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably

This contract is for a period of 24 months from 01/04/26 to 31/03/28.

This Notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

CPV: Community health services · Health services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Delivery: South West

85323000 Community health services

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: 17 Feb 2026, 16:08 GMT
Last source update: 20 May 2026, 14:42 BST
Authority reference: W220886/ BSWICB0096
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-046461
Classification (CPV): Community health servicesHealth services
Delivery area: South West (UKK15)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065671 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 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 27th February 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the 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 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 Date. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The current incumbent, Bath Mind, meets and in some cases exceeds the requirements. The provider is currently meeting the required outcomes within the contract. They offer good value for money and are meeting activity expectations. The decision was approved in line with Bath & North East Somerset Integrated Care Board's Scheme of Reservation and Delegation by the Chief Finance Officer. There were no conflicts of interest identified in the business case. Written Representation can be sent to : bswicb.procurementadvice@nhs.net

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender

Published amendments (1)

The Commissioner made the decision of directly awarding to the incumbent Provider Bath Mind The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £432,497 plus the NHS cost uplift factor (CUF). The contract is for two years (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028). This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Pro…

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £432,4971 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 23 Dec 2025

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Bath MindSME	£432,497 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 014484-2026-1 · Bath MindSME
Signed
23 Dec 2025
Value
£432,497
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareBody governed by public lawHealth GB-NHS: QOX Jenner House, Unit E3, Langley Park, Avon Way, Chippenham, South West, SN151GGContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care BoardReview body Chippenham

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Bath MINDAwarded supplierGB-CHC: 1069403 Bath, South West, BA1 1EQ

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.