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Market Engagement - Provision of a Safe Space/Crisis Cafe In Brent By North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative (Hosted By West London NHS Trust, Contracting Authority)

WEST LONDON NHS TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:40

Market Engagement Notice
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30 Mar 2026 at 13:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is being conducted by the West London NHS Trust, serving as the contracting authority. The initiative, titled "Market Engagement - Provision of a Safe Space/Crisis Café In Brent By North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative", falls under the community health services category, specifically targeting the provision of safe spaces for children and young people with mental health issues. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event planned for 13th April 2026. The service is proposed to be located in Brent, London, with the engagement scheduled to conclude on 10th April 2026. With a budget of £40,000, the project aims to provide an alternative to Accident and Emergency departments, operating 365 days a year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in community health services, who are interested in collaborating to create supportive environments for young individuals facing mental health crises. Organisations specialising in non-clinical, crisis support services can leverage their expertise to deliver impactful solutions in alignment with the project’s objectives. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that focus on community service can find this opportunity rewarding, although the focus on specialised crisis care experience is crucial. Engaging in this procurement could lead to potential growth and development opportunities within the framework of health and social care services in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Provision of a Safe Space/Crisis Cafe In Brent By North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative (Hosted By West London NHS Trust, Contracting Authority)

Notice Description

The North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative would like to invite interested parties to a market engagement event to find out about an exciting opportunity to provide a Children and Young People's Safe Space to support Children and Young People with mental health issues as an alternative to attending Accident and Emergency departments. It is proposed that the service will be open 365 days a year from 3pm into the evening and will provide an inviting safe space for CYP and their families and carers. The children and young people safe space will be staffed with non-clinical highly specialised Crisis Support Navigators who will have expertise in CAMHS and crisis care. Additional information: Organisations who would like to attend the Market Engagement Event on Monday 13th April at 2pm should contact wlm-tr.nwlcamhspc@nhs.net advising of the names of staff who will be attending the event. DISCLAIMERS: West London NHS Trust is still finalising its decision in regard to future service provision and is inviting market engagement to seek the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested to become involved to delivering this future service; This Market Engagement Event (MEE) , and any subsequent information provided in response to it, does not form an integral part of any potential future procurement exercise and should be considered as an attempt by the Trust to engage with the potential market for delivering the services; This MEE, the accompanying information and the responses received arising from it are in no way legally binding on any party; Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform West London NHS Trust as to the level of interest from the market Any responses and information that are shared through this market engagement exercise may be used by West London NHS Trust to inform development of the final service specification prior to a formal tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0009d48-fdf3-4e41-bf97-804b1d1d14dd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LONDON NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3JN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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