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Talking Therapies

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 12:54

Award

07 Apr 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, located in London, United Kingdom, has finalised the procurement process for the provision of "Talking Therapies". This service, classified under the psychiatrist or psychologist services category with CPV code 85121270, aims to offer counselling for individuals with mental health needs in multiple languages, ensuring cultural appropriateness. The contract, valued at £214,589, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and has been awarded without a prior call for competition, confirming the decision on 7 April 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering psychological and counselling services. While the contract has already been awarded to the existing provider, NAFSIYAT, the competitive landscape emphasizes the need for innovation, value for money, and service integration. Businesses with a focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities, while providing culturally competent services, can find opportunities for strategic partnerships or subcontracting to deliver similar public health contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Talking Therapies

Notice Description

Counselling for people with mental health needs provided in multiple languages and which is culturally appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The notice relates to Counselling for people with mental health needs provided in multiple languages and which is culturally appropriate.
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 PS214,589
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2025
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-04fe45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051272-2025
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
SME

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
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nclicb.nclcontractqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
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

NAFSIYAT

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