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Talking Therapies Self-Referral Chatbot

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Trust HQ, Corporation Street,, Stafford, UKG2, ST16 3AG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Hilary Wood

Contact Email: Hilary.Wood@mpft.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
n/a
Published
03 Mar 2026, 11:32
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85100000 - Health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Limbic Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is commissioned to provide Talking Therapies services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The Limbic Access Chatbot has proven (following a two-year pilot) to be a suitable solution in assisting the Talking Therapies team deliver an efficient referral and triage process. This procurement is for the provision of such services. The value of the three-year contract is £120,895.50. The services will be provided between 08.02.26 and 08.02.29.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is commissioned to provide Talking Therapies services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The Limbic Access Chatbot has proven (following a two-year pilot) to be a suitable solution in assisting the Talking Therapies team deliver an efficient referral and triage process. This procurement is for the provision of such services. MPFT intends to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C The value of the three-year contract is £120,895.50. The services will be provided between 08.02.26 and 08.02.29. Additional information: The Limbic Access Chatbot has proven (following a two-year pilot) to be a suitable solution in assisting the Talking Therapies team deliver an efficient referral and triage process. MPFT intends to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The value of the three-year contract is £120,895.50. The services will be provided between 08.02.26 and 08.02.29.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Contracts

Contract Title: Talking Therapies Self-Referral Chatbot

Awards

Award Title: Talking Therapies Self-Referral Chatbot

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