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COLP Specialist Psychological Services (CBT)

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON IN IT’S CAPACITY AS POLICE AUTHORITY. [THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY]

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12 Jun 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, acting as the Police Authority, are engaged in a procurement process to award a contract for Specialist Psychological Services (CBT) intended for the City of London Police (COLP). This procurement falls under the Health Care Services category, specifically targeting physiotherapy services, with the service provision expected to commence from 1st September 2025 and continue until 31st August 2027, with possibilities for extension. Governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations of 2023, the contract is poised for a direct award under Process C, prompted by satisfactory performance by the existing provider and minimal changes to contractual arrangements. The intention to award notice was published on 12th June 2025, initiating an 8-day standstill period, during which representations must be made by 20th June 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses adept in delivering trauma-focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychological interventions aligned with national police programmes. Organisations experienced in working with police authorities, particularly those proficient in providing specialised psychological services, will find this tender appealing. It provides avenues for extending service reach and building long-term partnerships with the City of London Police through robust service demonstrations and adherence to the outlined criteria under the PSR regime. Businesses capable of meeting the quality standards required for this direct award procedure can position themselves effectively for future engagements within similar procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

COLP Specialist Psychological Services (CBT)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is intending to directly awarding a contract under the PSR regime for a proposed contract duration of 2 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, in 1 year increments. This direct award is for the provision of Specialist Psychological Services (CBT) for the City of London Police (COLP). The service requirement includes the delivery of trauma-focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychological interventions aligned with the National Police Psychological Screening Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This proposed direct award is for the provision of Specialist Psychological Services (CBT) for the City of London Police (COLP). The service requirement includes the delivery of trauma-focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychological interventions aligned with the National Police Psychological Screening Programme. The Services will commence from the 1st September 2025 until the 31st August 2027. The Contracting Authority is intending to award the contract in accordance with the PSR under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services, and existing provider is satisfying the original contract, and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and where additionally the services are not changing considerably.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054745
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031766-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON IN IT’S CAPACITY AS POLICE AUTHORITY. [THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY]
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mitchell.walker@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified

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

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