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27 May 2025 at 09:50

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07 Apr 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis House Service at Highbury Grove Recovery House, London. The service caters to men facing mental health crises and operates in collaboration with the North London NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and the intention to award the contract was confirmed on 17 April 2025. The contract, valued at £753,823, is awarded for a term starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method is a direct award process without prior publication, focused on psychiatrist or psychologist services within the industry category of health services, specifically in the London Borough of Haringey and Islington.

This tender presents significant opportunities for providers specialising in mental health services, particularly those with expertise in non-clinical recovery support and integration with clinical teams. Businesses focusing on innovative approaches to mental health, quality service delivery, and collaboration with local healthcare systems will find this contract fitting to expand their market presence and partnership opportunities. Hestia Housing and Support, the incumbent provider, has been recognised for their ability to meet key criteria like quality, value for money, and reducing health inequalities, positioning them as a strong competitor. Any business in this sector aiming to grow by enhancing their service quality and offering competitive pricing would benefit from competing in such tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Mental Health Crisis House Service

Notice Description

Highbury Grove Recovery House is an accommodation-based service for men experiencing a mental health crisis which works closely alongside the North London NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The notice relates to Highbury Grove Recovery House is an accommodation-based service for men experiencing a mental health crisis which works closely alongside the North London NHS Foundation Trust.
There are 12 bedrooms available, and individuals can stay at the service for up to 14 days, working towards their recovery goals in a non-clinical environment, with the support of trained Recovery Workers and ongoing involvement from the Crisis Team. Non-clinical crisis house, albeit enhanced through the input of clinical staff (psychiatric & psychological input) where appropriate to provide support around tasks such as medication reviews and psychological treatments. During their stay individuals will have access to daily 1-1 support, a range of activities to support and promote recovery (such as art, creative writing and mindfulness sessions) and the opportunity to interact with others in a similar position. Cooking and eating together with staff and other residents is encouraged throughout the stay. Upon discharge individuals will leave with a co-produced safety plan and will receive an aftercare support package facilitated by re-settlement and re-integration workers, who can help support people back into their local community. Any professional in NLFT can make a referral and self-referrals are also accepted.
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The lifetime value of the contract is PS753,823
The expiring contract ends 31 March 2025
The contract term will be 1 year with no option to extend.
The contract will start on 01/04/2025 and end 31/03/2026.

Procurement 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 22 April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fde2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hestia Housing and Support

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