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North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support (Individual Placement & Support, Information Advice and Guidance, and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies)

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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23 Jul 2025 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support." This project targets the recruitment services industry and operates under the "Light Touch" regime, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The primary focus is on delivering services such as Individual Placement & Support (IPS) to aid individuals with severe mental illness, as well as providing Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies. This contract, valued at approximately £16.2 million, is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of two additional years. The open procurement method was used, and the award was announced on 18th December 2025, with Hestia Housing and Support as the lead supplier operating from London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, recruitment, and employment support sectors. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality services, especially those capable of managing subcontractors, will find this opportunity beneficial. This contract is particularly suited for large-scale providers able to further the integration of mental health services within community teams and focus on improving employment outcomes for individuals struggling with mental health issues. By engaging in this work, businesses will not only contribute to societal wellbeing but also enhance their reputation in the public health sector, potentially leading to future contractual opportunities in related areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support (Individual Placement & Support, Information Advice and Guidance, and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies)

Notice Description

NHS North Central London ICB is seeking to procure Mental Health Employment Support (Individual Placement & Support, Information Advice and Guidance, and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies). NHS North Central London ICB is seeking a Lead Provider who will will have contractual responsibility for, and oversee the delivery of services, including both their own provision and those delivered by subcontractors, ensuring fidelity to approved models such as IPS and EA in TT. The Individual Placement & Support (IPS) service will help people with severe mental illness to gain and/ or retain paid employment using the Individual Placement & Support model. It will involve intensive individual support, a rapid job search followed by placement in paid employment, and time-unlimited in-work support for both the employee and the employer. The service will be integrated within NLFT secondary care community teams and closely follow the eight principles that have been shown to increase IPS effectiveness. The Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) aims to provide focused and time-limited information, advice and guidance to those who are struggling with their mental health. Those accessing the service may be in employment or economically inactive. This service will use innovative and creative methods to engage groups with the highest unemployment rates / a higher likelihood of being unemployed. The Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies (EA in NHS TT) will help individuals who are struggling with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, to remain in, get back to or find work with the aim of improving their overall wellbeing, reduce reliance on mental health services, and contribute to a more inclusive and productive society in NCL. The Procurement is being managed by NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NHS North East London, on behalf of the Authority, in connection with the with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) using the Open Procedure. The Services to which the Procurement relate fall are listed within in Schedule 1 and consequently within the scope of Section 9 of the Act referred to as the "Light Touch Contracts"

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 Year contact with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042504-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,244,473 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,244,473 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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