The awarded contract is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for severe mental health problems services support in Thurrock, that are aimed at improving mental health outcomes. The provider is to provide NHS Talking Therapies Step 2 and Step 3 Treatment sessions in accordance with the NHS Talking Therapies Manual and NICE Guidelines to the value of £20,000. Additionally, the provider will provide Step 3 treatment to clients who receive a Step 2 treatment and need to be stepped up to Step 3 (in accordance with the NHS Talking Therapies Manual and NICE Guidelines) to continue their treatment, this is inclusive of the total contract value. MPFT Intends to award to Dr Julian through Direct Award Process C. The lifetime value of this contract is £20,000.00 and will run from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027.